[{"id": 2762244, "authorName": "jholekamp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jholekamp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction needs at least some under carriage photos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1544142917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2762424, "authorName": "Doubleclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubleclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the seller: I\u2019m not a bidder, I\u2019m just an old guy who knows TR3s pretty well. But for the benefit of your success in this auction please let me make a few observations:\r\n\r\nIt could help your sale immensely if you would add to the listing a set of good undercarriage photos, as well as photos of the driver and passenger floors with the carpets lifted. Also, photos showing the inside of the spare tire compartment, with the spare tire removed. Potential bidders will want to know how much, if any, rust repair has been done, and a good set of undercarriage photos will help show a lot, not only about possible rust repair, but general chassis condition as well.\r\n\r\nAlso include a good closeup of the \u201cCommission Plate\u201d (on the far right-hand side of the firewall), showing the commission number. Your listing states that the commission number is \u201cTS77857L\u201d, which is a TR3 that would have been built between June and July 1960. Of course it\u2019s possible that somewhere in this car\u2019s history it somehow got incorrectly registered (and titled?) as a \u201c1962\u201d, but the Commission Number \u201cTS77857L\u201d indicates otherwise. Knowing the correct Commission Number is more important than the \u201cyear\u201d for obtaining the correct replacement parts when certain parts need replacement \u2014 for example, some brake and suspension parts were changed by the factory in the interval between 1960 and 1962.\r\n\r\nYour listing mentions that the engine\u2019s displacement is 2138cc. Perhaps the car\u2019s engine (and transmission?) were donated from a TR4? A TR4 would have a 2138cc engine, while a TR3 (up to May 1962) would have had a 1991cc engine. Both the TR3 and TR4 engines are basically the same, except that the TR4 has larger pistons and liners (86mm) in the block. The engine number, stamped on the left-hand side of the engine, just aft of the ignition coil, would clarify whether this is a donor engine from a TR4, or a TR3 engine. A TR4 engine number will begin with the prefix \u201cCT\u201d, while a TR3 engine will begin with the prefix \u201cTS\u201d. In any case, the engine number will most likely not be the same as the Commission Number. While Triumph were building TR3s and TR4s, they were also supplying engines to the Morgan factory, so the series of engine numbers won\u2019t necessarily line up with the Commission Numbers.\r\n\r\nThe Commission Number is generally the number that is of most interest to Triumph aficionados. Unlike with Porsche, Ferrari, and Corvette enthusiasts, it doesn\u2019t necessarily devalue the TR3 if it doesn\u2019t have its original engine. In fact, an upgrade to a TR4 engine can be considered a benefit \u2014 5% more horsepower, and 8% more torque. \r\nAnd having both a TR4 engine and a TR4 transmission would be even more beneficial, as the TR4 transmission has synchromesh on all 4 forward gears, while the TR3 has synchros only on the top 3.\r\n\r\nGood luck with the auction \u2014 this TR3 looks like a decent driver, which could be brought to a higher level without too much difficulty.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1544147778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2762444, "authorName": "Guzi66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guzi66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything @Doubleclutch said +1 more detail...\r\nIf this car was built in 1960 as per Doubleclutch, it's more correctly called a TR3A. If somehow it was born with the 2138cc engine it would be a TR3B.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1544148375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2762582, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doubleclutch, excellent insight, questions and comments. If I can submit additional photos to BaT of the suggested spots and hopefully they can post. It is a TR3A. It is a good driver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544152596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2762681, "authorName": "V.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A small amount of finishing is all it needs, but that engine compartment should have been cleaned up first. Pump before you primp. Nice rickety car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544155316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2762743, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Doubleclutch - Thanks for taking the time to write such an informative post. I just love these cars. I've had two of them and I think they define \"British sports car\". Tons of fun and easy to work on. Classic stance. Great growl. Let's see what the underside looks like.\r\n\r\n@Seller - Is first gear synchronized? May give us a hint about the drivetrain.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1544158036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763165, "authorName": "IBLBCfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iblbcfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Doubleclutch \u2026\u2026 your style in commenting on a car up for auction here should be followed by all of us who comment and bid on listed cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1544191010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763229, "authorName": "JGug1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgug1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Numerous pictures of the underside of this TR are badly needed. These frames sometimes are very badly rusted. I once bought from a con man in Boston a TR4 that had so much rust on the frame that it was literally unsafe to drive. A shame that the car was repainted a different color. Absent body off, it is very difficult to do this well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544192067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763259, "authorName": "JGug1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgug1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doubleclutch's comments are worthy. I might point out, however, that when engines in these earlier cars were rebuilt, they hardly EVER were done the smaller piston/sleeves so the engine could easily be TR3 with larger pistons/sleeves. The point about the TR4 Transmission is certainly true. I am currently doing a restoration of a '61 TR3. The engine had previously been bored but I have had it completely overhauled with the TR4 size cylinders. It already was an OD car but as the engine /transmission are out, it seems crazy to not put in a TR4/OD transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544192641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763468, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eight additional photos have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544196636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2763831, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now we need the engine number. It's on the left side of the block below the number three spark plug.\r\n\r\nSo far the car appears to be solid. But would like to see pictures of the floors with carpets removed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544203183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2764189, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544209663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2764332, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For about $30 the knob and linkage to open the scuttle vent can be bought from Moss. The damaged top frame strapping could probably be done for nothing if you know an upholstery guy with some leftover strapping. Should be a good driver for someone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544211628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2764733, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the engine number have been submitted to BaT. The engine number is TS78149E. Photos with the car mats removed have been included and the current seat covers, carpet, and upholstery were replaced approximately 5 years ago. The frame and undercarriage are solid.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544215563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2765136, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition, the car has been garage kept for the last 30 years when it was purchased by my father. Restoration began 10 years ago by myself when I convinced him to ship it to me so I could restore it for him. The car body was completely removed and painted to match his original tr3 that he owned in the 60s. My ownership took over 5 years ago when he passed away, but at least he saw it and drove it prior to his passing.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1544218208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766236, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pimace thanks for that update. Can you also providd the numbers that are on the two tags on the firewall, just above the battery? One begins with EB.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544234617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766325, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo of the engine number has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544237879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766328, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544238071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2766368, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544239375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2766739, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Aridgerunner photos of the two tags and the truck space showing the turn crank and gas tank have been submitted to BaT. The numbers are EB75978 and 109870, respectively. Thanks for the questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544277262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2766787, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good deal. Now we have a fully documented TR3. Bid with confidence.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544278774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2767019, "authorName": "jvandyke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvandyke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car, just the right level for my taste: nice driver. Bit early for me, I'm about 5 years out yet but I'll be all over something like this when the time comes. Is the color on the passenger door ever so slightly off or is just the pictures? GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544285344, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2767128, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jvandyke the color is the same. The whole car was painted at the same time. It just must be the reflection or pic that is throwing you off", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544289007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2767191, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 6111, "content": "$6,111 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544290610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2767196, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544290738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2767207, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544291177, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2767301, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Two additional photos have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544294800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2768125, "authorName": "Doubleclutch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubleclutch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tag with number \u201c109870\u201d was applied by Mulliner\u2019s \u2014 the fabricator and painter of the TR3 body shell. Some, but not all, records of these numbers still exist.\n\nThe tag with the \u201cEB\u201d prefix \u2014 \u201cEB75978\u201d \u2014 was applied by Standard-Triumph after they had completed the trimming of the body shell after receipt from Mulliner\u2019s. It doesn\u2019t appear that any factory records of the \u201cEB\u201d numbers still exist.\n\nA BMIHT (British Motor Industry Heritage Trust) certificate for a given TR3 Commission Number might include a reference to the Mulliner\u2019s number if that information still exists.\nhttps://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates\n\nIn any case, it is the Commission Number that is of most value and interest to anyone wanting to research (or obtain parts for) a particular TR3. The Mulliner\u2019s number and the \u201cEB\u201d number will not match each other, and they will not be the same as the Commission Number (I.e., the numbers will not be \u201cmatching numbers\u201d in the literal sense).\n\nI wouldn\u2019t obsess too much over the notion of having a bunch of \u201cmatching numbers\u201d in order to assess the market value of a TR3, as long as I have a plausible Commission Number and a decent TR3 with it.\nAnd this TR3 looks like a worthy piece. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544359427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2768609, "authorName": "mgbjack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgbjack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "6666 is an evil bid!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544381907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2771034, "authorName": "rickckrobertsonA2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickckrobertsona2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is the car equipped with a heater?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544477815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2772108, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rickckrobertsonA2 the car has a heater. I have submitted a picture of the heater to BaT and they should be uploading it soon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544487914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2772344, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo of the heater has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544495368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2772435, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car have side curtains?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544497736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2772846, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydill there are no side curtains", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544532418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2772865, "authorName": "RCDore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcdore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the car be driven?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544534234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2773223, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car out of high school was a red 1959 TR3A. My most recent was a TR8.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544543088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2773236, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I found side curtains for TR3 at EnglishParts.com for $800 - $1,100 per pair.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544543370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2773239, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am hardly a first time commenter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544543418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2773469, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544547451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2775028, "authorName": "Pimace (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pimace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rcdore yes the car can and is driven. As stated in the description, the carbs have been refurbished within the last 4 months. I drive the car for a few miles on the weekend just to keep it from sitting", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544565603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2781158, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has it been settled that this a TR3B?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544713438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2781388, "authorName": "RCDore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcdore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jaydill #\u2019s don\u2019t match TR3B production.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544717262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2781709, "authorName": "dougamor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougamor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pimace Thanks for letting me test drive the car but my wife will kill me if I bring home another. For anyone bidding, I can tell you the car runs strong. The rebuilt carbs function great. The gear box seems healthy and there is plenty of meat on the clutch. The sheet metal and frame are surprisingly dry and clean. I expected to see corrosion but there was almost nothing. The trunk is so clean it looks like a replacement but I'm told its original. Nice drivers car for sure", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1544723052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2782300, "authorName": "mattis2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattis2/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by mattis2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544731388, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2782323, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 7222, "content": "$7,222 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544731589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2782341, "authorName": "LarryWP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywp/", "bidAmount": 7450, "content": "$7,450 bid placed by LarryWP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544731765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2782355, "authorName": "mattis2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattis2/", "bidAmount": 7550, "content": "$7,550 bid placed by mattis2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544731864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2782380, "authorName": "GeorgeC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first ride in a sports car was in one of these, same colors. I have been a car nut ever since. Wish I had the money to buy this one", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544732137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2782384, "authorName": "FloydT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floydt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The hand crank alone it's a little Jewel. I've been looking for one for my TR3A for about a year", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544732181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2782430, "authorName": "LarryWP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywp/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by LarryWP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544732793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2782858, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FloydT - I used to start my TR4 from time-to-time with the hand crank just to amuse people. Have to be careful though a kick back can break an arm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544737023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2782992, "authorName": "FloydT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floydt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Best use is for valve and timing adjustment", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544737852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783077, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Expecting a flurry of bidding soon. Long way to go price-wise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544738502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783107, "authorName": "ferdando", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferdando/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by ferdando", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544738717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783115, "authorName": "Boomvang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomvang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting rear view mirror.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544738767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783133, "authorName": "rikki55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rikki55/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by rikki55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544738985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783153, "authorName": "Manistee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manistee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah. That's gotta go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783168, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Daft To prevent that do not wrap your thumb around the crank. Keep your thumb on the same side of the crank as your fingers. That way, if the crank kicks back it is not held in your palm by your thumb.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1544739302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783172, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739325, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783179, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has some needs and some details missing typically asked in old MG/Triumph/Jag listings (age of tires, any grinding or popping out of gears, any smoke on startup, etc.) but this could be a great entry point for someone who's been looking for an early TR. Good luck the rest of the way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544739410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783187, "authorName": "LarryWP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywp/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by LarryWP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739458, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783189, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783193, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rear view mirror looks stock to me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783194, "authorName": "LarryWP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywp/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by LarryWP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783197, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783206, "authorName": "LarryWP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrywp/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by LarryWP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783209, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783211, "authorName": "Carmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is not a TR3B. I believe those VINs start with the prefix TCF. All other TR2s and 3s start with TS. TR3Bs are the rarest of TRs with production number around 2000 units if I remember correctly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783213, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice running and driving TR3 under 10k? Nope not gonna happen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783229, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783231, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783236, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why bid $9999? What if the reserve is $10,000? Don't really want it? I always wonder about that....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783238, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783239, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think he's testing out @Leith's assumption...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1544739764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783241, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783244, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dougamor\r\nVery Nice Constructive Comment!\r\nWell Done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544739804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783246, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Leith's Assumption?\" Is that like \"Occam's Razor?\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1544739861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783250, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 10850, "content": "$10,850 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739886, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783252, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739900, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2783259, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone throw a knockout, please. Getting to be dinner time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544739954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783268, "authorName": "SJCinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjcinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/13/18 for $11,100 to SJCinFL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740021, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2783270, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar: You could always relocate your microwave next to your computer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1544740040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783272, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783276, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Didn't expect that. Well bought!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783278, "authorName": "330iT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/330it/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783281, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "not sold but stolen, well done Mr. Buyer, wrong time of year to sell but right time to buy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783283, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ANCMatt~ Yes I realize that, but is the bidder trying to save a buck? It makes no sense from a strategic point, unless he suspects the reserve is $10k (or whatever) and \"safely\" underbids it by that dollar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783269, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD BaT will cover the difference on occasion between a final bid and the reserve if it makes fiscal sense to do so, so bidding $9999 with a possible $10k reserve isn't risking a lost purchase for the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783284, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "... Well, it met the reserve, so seems all are happy here", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783287, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chtispc - Took your advice. Fried my hard drive. Tasted great.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1544740186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783290, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "save me a byte", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740212, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783291, "authorName": "Markerickson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markerickson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To SJCinFL: Nice going, and congratulations, I think you purchased a good car for a good price. I\u2019d like to have bid, but I\u2019m upper Midwest-just too far away right now. Love TR\u2019s-had 3 over the years. Enjoy!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783293, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Less filling?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783297, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SJCinFL\r\nCongratulations! Enjoy \r\n@Pimace\r\nCongratulations on Your Auction! Enjoyed seeing this on BaT\r\nBest Regards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783312, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrbritcar\r\nYour Popcorn is getting cold!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1544740394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783399, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ Hackberry. ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783417, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy! All of my bids have repetitive numbers is why I bid $9999, also knowing that if the reserve was 10, I would have been the high bidder. Congrats.........", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544740995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2783828, "authorName": "billjudy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billjudy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SJCinFL Good for you! well bought, enjoy the ride!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544743999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2784149, "authorName": "pkflynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pkflynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm shocked at how cheap this went. Great deal buyer!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1544751056, "type": "comment"}]