[{"id": 2572583, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a `56 140MC, I'm a big fan of droptops but this is one gorgeous pussycat", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538570231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572584, "authorName": "Latest_Trend", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/latest_trend/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This beauty started my day. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538570249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572622, "authorName": "Lolat324", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lolat324/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a real beauty, I must say. Goes great with the first coffee, but now, straight to look at the McLaren pictures for the 10th time.....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538571258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572627, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538571369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572628, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like it all, except the seats. Except the seats help to make this a great car for touring.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538571381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572638, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's beautiful, but I would ditch the stereo head unit pretty quickly and get something like a retrosound unit that looked period correct. The seats? I don't know, might drive it for awhile and see how I felt after a few long trips. A very nice looking and elegant car, GLWTA\r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538571606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572677, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Often when pictures show up on BaT and there are other cars in the background it is distracting, here I think it is just an important reminder, while cars are progressing in technology, they are regressing in terms of beauty and design. Sure some of that (perhaps most of it) is being driven by safety standards, but I still think it is a shame.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1538572399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572742, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding. The bumpers on these always seem suitable for a Checker, but they work. Everything works on this tasteful restomod. Wow.\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538574279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572802, "authorName": "mazdaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazdaman/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by mazdaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538575667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2572814, "authorName": "piecesofeight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piecesofeight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A driver XK150, how great is that!?!\r\nStyle and elegance with comfort and performance to match. Much better looking on the road then behind a velvet rope or in an airplane hanger with 50 other cars that never get driven.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538575853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572821, "authorName": "Sittsiara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sittsiara/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Sittsiara", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538575971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2572830, "authorName": "Mocanlagunas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mocanlagunas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brit74 Are you really sure you want to sell it? :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538576050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572847, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "H hhha haaaamina!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538576392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572869, "authorName": "Aridgerunner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aridgerunner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah yes, those seats. Great for safety but not for style. I would prefer to see properly styled head restraints added to the original seats. Or, get a good custom upholstery shop to reshape these seats so they match the style of the originals. By that I mean they need more curves and not so square. \r\n\r\nThis is an absolutley beautiful car that I can never hope to own. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538576877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572890, "authorName": "OldJagMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldjagman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really really like this one! @brit74 , can we hear that balanced engine and get some running footage sometime during the week?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538577289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572917, "authorName": "LLynn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llynn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't imagine that it not pristine but no pictures of the undercarriage? Videos of cold start, driving have become almost mandatory ;-) \r\nCheers,\r\nLynn", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538578062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572933, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gaaaa I'd have so much time invested each month in removing splattered bug guts from this. And it would be stored in a chilly garage, but taken into the sun on warm dry January days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538578503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2572974, "authorName": "DaveinGigHarbor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveingigharbor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a terrific hot rod XK150! Buy it and drive it! I had one, and while I loved the look after I restored it, it was not much fun for my 6'5\" frame to drive. Guessing the seats in this car probably make it more comfortable. Add power steering and bigger brakes, more power and you have a terrific looking driver. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538579581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573004, "authorName": "bigboysurf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigboysurf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First word out of my mouth when I saw this XK.....WOW!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538580183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573044, "authorName": "NO1ZX6R", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no1zx6r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drop. Dead. Gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538581030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573144, "authorName": "artjames", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/artjames/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the chance to buy a 54 XK120 roadster with purple exterior and white interior. took it for a set drive and could not get my left leg off the clutch. I passed, sorry that I did. Beautiful car hope the seats would make it a driver for any one over 6' and long legs.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538583292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573184, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a serious car that sets you apart from from all those posers out there an turns your attendance at an event into an \"arrival.\"", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1538584398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573243, "authorName": "XLR8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xlr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jaguar Driver Perfection!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538585649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573544, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful and tastefully done XK with all the right modifications for worry free driving. Not much left to do but turn the key and smile. Best of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538589972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2573585, "authorName": "1BATBOY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1batboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in YVR and happy to take this for a ROMP if you want to see video. :-) \r\n\r\nGORGEOUS. I would drive the wheels off of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538590294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2574562, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A female friend of mine once said to me, \"My ass stops traffic.\" Her ass has a rival now.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1538598904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2575438, "authorName": "Bushwick_Bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bushwick_bob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I appreciate the addition of a flatbed scanner in the trunk. \r\n\r\nBeautiful, GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538604303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2575579, "authorName": "dualexhausted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dualexhausted/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by dualexhausted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538605480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2575663, "authorName": "rholls", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rholls/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by rholls", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538606189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2575861, "authorName": "Sittsiara", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sittsiara/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Methinks the Jag is gathering admirors...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538610756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576042, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh, the pain! I get to watch from the sidelines for another week as this one goes under the hammer again. Last time it was up, I grabbed a pic as wallpaper for one of my computers. I still miss the XK150 FHC I had to sell over 40 years ago and this one checks all the right boxes for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538614908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576188, "authorName": "stigpan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stigpan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful, but those seats should have stayed in an XJS..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538620254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576279, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I selected 2 photos at random at looked at their properties. Both were taken more than 12 months ago. As undercarriage pictures have already been requested elsewhere, perhaps the seller could take the opportunity to update some of the older photos here at the same time. This must be a great cruiser with that 5-speed! GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538622891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576368, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While a nice build, I am of the belief that originality rules in the Jag crowd so it will be interesting to follow. I'd preferred to have a more original cabin as the 150 was more comfortable over the early ones\r\n\r\nSeller should probably get ahead of the rush of questions and provide underside photos, video and a tally of work done-all that will affect the perceived value of a car with mods", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538625806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576460, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would like to see some underside photos as well as some details on the power steering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538631538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576461, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tasteful upgrades to make this a DRIVER and not a poseur. Good choice on all the upgrades-brakes to stop, engine mods for go. 5 speed for driving-whats not to love??", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538631587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576530, "authorName": "robbieh20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbieh20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and looks like it wants to be enjoyed and not in a museum! I'm actually a fan of the seats as these are some of the most comfortable of all Jag seats, however I would lose the headrests. A beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538638871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576578, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring an outlaw.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538651556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576688, "authorName": "RAMJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's not to like? \r\nImagining climbing in and out of this beauty; I can hear my body creaking. \r\nIt would be worth it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538657312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576689, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538657344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2576698, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, the XK140 DHC pretty much original on one side of the garage and the MK2 with the 4.2 triple SU\u2019s and 5 speed on the other-I think this fits right in! But although those seats are a comfort upgrade I think they\u2019ve got to go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538657662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2576906, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538662152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2576950, "authorName": "Fastglasslp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastglasslp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Primo hotrod! Still restorable but way fun just the way it is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538662895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2577213, "authorName": "longslaw1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longslaw1/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by longslaw1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538667688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2577570, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have all commented on how everyone agrees the 5-speed and improved braking make for a better car. Why not safety? At least the new seats are from a Jag. With these improvements to the car, one most likely will drive it more which increases the chance for an accident. Having be hit in the rear at low speed I had a headache for two days.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538673874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2578010, "authorName": "taosman54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taosman54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BRIT74 Is the spark plug cover something you had made or a market item ? It really dress's up the plug valley and gives the engine cleaner look.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538678191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2578269, "authorName": "rubin565", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rubin565/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely old Cat with some nice modern touches!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538680220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2579271, "authorName": "Tomharper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomharper/", "bidAmount": 31285, "content": "$31,285 bid placed by Tomharper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538687786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2579300, "authorName": "tsizemore3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tsizemore3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Compared to the XK 120 & XK 140 roadsters, I never cared for looks of the XK 150 roadster. I thought the XK 150 looked bloated and ungainly compared to the earlier cars. I had never seen an XK 150 FHC. Wow! Adding a tin top makes all the difference! The shape of the roof balances out the raised fender lines and makes the overall shape quite slinky and svelte. Wish I could put this one in my garage. GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1538687979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2579513, "authorName": "Wkvan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wkvan/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by Wkvan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538689131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2579837, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looked great in the original BaT auction and it still looks great. Something about XK 120/140/150 FHCs that just looks right. GLWS. Love this! Very Nice!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1538693278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2580203, "authorName": "AKconquest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akconquest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to hear this thing, I'm sure it sounds phenomenal at WOT. I've always loved the lines on these FHC's, beautiful", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538703524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2582378, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538770092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2583326, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller can you add a video of the start/drive? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538778627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583902, "authorName": "BRIT74 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brit74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tadsman 52 - My long time service garage made the spark plug cover when the engine\r\nupgrades were completed.\r\nSEATS - If you have spent 4/5 hours driving a 150 with original seats I found them to be\r\nuncomfortable, I was constantly shifting my weight, and they had no back/side support etc.\r\nI owned for a number of years an XJS Celebration Edition and found the seats to be excellent. Hence the swap when I had the interior redone. For me it was a function of how I used the car.\r\nUNDERCARRIAGE - a shot of the undercarriage is given in the + Photo's toward the end. The car has zero rust with NO frame issues. I know the history of the car since it left the\r\nBrowns Lane assembly and I have been its caretaker for over 40 years.\r\nDAVIDXK. All the photo's were taken this September at the same time other than the undercarriage photo that I took in early September when the car was on the hoist at my \r\nservice garage, A photographer friend who does photo's for a local dealer took the shots.\r\nHence the reason other cars appear in some of the shots.\r\nPOWER STEERING UPGRADE - Its a modern power assist rack and pinion set up.\r\nAny other questions will be pleased to respond.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1538798388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583914, "authorName": "davidxk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidxk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BRIT74 Thanks for the update on the date of the photos. All the ones I looked at are dated Sept 3rd 2017, so I guess the camera being used had the date set wrong. Given a recent auction where a mixture of recent and 2 year old photos were presented, and the condition of the car had clearly degraded significantly between them, I now check the age of photos as a matter of course. I'm glad to hear this isn't the case here. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538799107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2583999, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Six and a half questions, please: Is the power steering electric column assist with original rack or a newer hydraulic-assist rack and from whence sourced and where is P/S pump located? Are the power brakes original 150 m/c and booster or more modern dual circuit? What's the hot oil pressure at idle and at 3000 RPM? In 5th what RPM are you looking at 75mph? How tall are you and how much leg room does the car afford you (I am tall.) Did you eliminate the trunk lid support column or rod?\r\nThank you -", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538807183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584009, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a heritage export permit required to bring it into the US, and what is involved in that, including cost? Any other costs involved in coming to US?\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538810534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584171, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would think this is a pretty quick car, and I prefer two SU's versus three SU's. I had these in an old Volvo, and less is definitely more here. Synchronizing two is hard enough. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538831085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584616, "authorName": "Granny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/granny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, that spark plug valley cover is a right work of art! I vaguely recall that these originally had a crude spark plug cable bundle cover of some sort of fiber board. The maker of this artwork should market copies.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538846414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2584991, "authorName": "Bustedknuckle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bustedknuckle1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see a car like this for sale, I think of the ones I owned back in the day that we drove the snot out of, never even having the word \u201ccollector\u201d in our vocabularies.... who knew? I drove to grad school all year round in the Northeast US in one of these!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538864062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585127, "authorName": "Luce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luce/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Luce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538871409, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2585166, "authorName": "BRIT74 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brit74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hyajag questions response;\r\n- the power steering is new /modern rack sourced and installed by my Jaguar service specialist.\r\n-given the engine upgrades the disk brakes are from a Series 3 Jaguar with front 4 piston calipers\r\n-the oil pressure when the engine is warmed up but at idle is 25plus, at 3,000 rpm its 60\r\nand in 5th at 75mph the rpm's are at 2,500.\r\n-I am 6ft 1 inch. lots of leg room and the seat is not fully back on its track for me. Far different to an XK120/140. \r\n- trunk;150's have a double hinged trunk. No lid support or rod. Hinges are tight -as new.\r\n-As far as I know a heritage export permit is NOT required. Paperwork is straight forward.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538874021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2585681, "authorName": "Bigtoe32067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtoe32067/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talk about a money no object build. This very fine car has had some serious love lathered on it by the seller over the years. Very impressive and a beautiful car with all the modern conveniences except maybe air conditioning, which I would need desperately here in Texas. I already have too many cars without it that I can only drive comfortably for a short period each year. I don't think it'll hold a lot of people back and it should sell for a good chuck of change considering all the other modifications. \r\nBigtoe", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1538926864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2586076, "authorName": "Carlo_Muro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlo_muro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Want to try and outrun my Gullwing Mike?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1538947233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2586350, "authorName": "Paul_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, a practical modern driver built from a fabulous XK150. This is the way to keep an older car going and relevant. It's also much more fun to keep one evolving this way than simply own a trailer queen or show car. Fine cars like this were meant to be driven. Beautiful build, and there is a lucky new owner out here somewhere!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1538964587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2586550, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539002110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2589482, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539041308, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2589741, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539049184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2590274, "authorName": "StuB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stub/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Granny The spark plug cover is from a late XJ6 with coil on plug ignition. Made of plastic but cleverly adapted here. \r\n\r\nhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jaguar_AJ16_4.0_engine_(1995_XJ)_right_view.jpg", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539091730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2590304, "authorName": "swedwiking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swedwiking/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by swedwiking", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539092651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2590803, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently exported a car of the same vintage to the U.S. and due to the age, the only fee was an import fee of 2.5% of the stated value. BTW, many folks have tried to state that the car they were importing was worth less than they paid. Not a good idea as the Customs guys will look up the value on the internet and, not only charge you the actual duty owed, they will probably collect a fine and may even seize the car! Not a good idea. Unlike the US, Canada does not charge an export fee for cars leaving the country.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1539104382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2591815, "authorName": "AnyOldIron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anyoldiron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is stunning. Just beautiful.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539115570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2592299, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Jagken", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539119545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2593738, "authorName": "RonPalladino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronpalladino/", "bidAmount": 42750, "content": "$42,750 bid placed by RonPalladino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539149771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2593878, "authorName": "Clipper47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clipper47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my dream car and if I didn't already only have one kidney I might attempt to sell one just so I could bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539173667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2593903, "authorName": "sunfun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunfun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll back up @jetjock17 .... The customs agent will likely find this very BAT listing and know exactly what you paid for the car. So plan on stating the actual purchase price at the border and factor that into your bidding strategy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539174419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2593966, "authorName": "rmorin49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmorin49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool car! Wish I had the garage space. GLWA. It is a beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539175808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2593978, "authorName": "golfR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "too nice, just too nice\r\n\r\nserious love here, but no way", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539176065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594074, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 44000, "content": "$44,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539178485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594086, "authorName": "BRITFMDC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britfmdc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm in the process of rebuilding a similar car. At this price this one is a steal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539178635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594095, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Overall, the seller appears to have made good decisions on the modifications, at least if one will drive it lots.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539178827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594282, "authorName": "swedwiking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swedwiking/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by swedwiking", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539183185, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594323, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by northern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539184042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594353, "authorName": "swedwiking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swedwiking/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by swedwiking", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539184563, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594396, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by hyajag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539185630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594510, "authorName": "John_Harris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_harris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you run a search within BaT on XK 150, the site surfaces a history of the auction results for past auctions of XK 150s. Very helpful, I wasn't aware of this feature. Here:\n\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/jaguar/xk150/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1539188089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594560, "authorName": "rjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this car, I wouldn't change a thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1539189233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594662, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by northern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539190973, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594885, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 54000, "content": "$54,000 bid placed by hyajag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539194598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594967, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594975, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by hyajag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195354, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594977, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car, with all the right improvements (except for AC, as noted), and its original look preserved for the most part. The only \"clanger\" visually are the highback seats/headrests, which simply do not work esthetically in this sleek coup\u00e9. If mine, I'd remove the headrests and risk whiplash in case of a rear-ender. Sadly, however, that last bid just elevated it out of my budget... Whoever buys this is going to have an incredibly entertaining toy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539195368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2594981, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594987, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by hyajag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195471, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594988, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594990, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594991, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 68000, "content": "$68,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594994, "authorName": "GB135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb135/", "bidAmount": 69000, "content": "$69,000 bid placed by GB135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2594997, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595000, "authorName": "BobDMac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobdmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I were trying to win this, Whistler would really be annoying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595002, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by Legalsanta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595005, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595009, "authorName": "TheGeeker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegeeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobdmac Extremely haha. Can see this bidding way going on for awhile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595013, "authorName": "Legalsanta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/legalsanta/", "bidAmount": 76500, "content": "$76,500 bid placed by Legalsanta", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595014, "authorName": "Detroit_Scooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroit_scooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boom!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595015, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595020, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High water mark for a beautiful XK150!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595030, "authorName": "hyajag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyajag/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "$79,000 bid placed by hyajag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595031, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a regal car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595034, "authorName": "TheGeeker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegeeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jetjock17 Not sure. This one is clean can see it this being a fair price. Maybe even higher.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539195898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595035, "authorName": "jagnaut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagnaut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jetjock17. Try to find a basket case and build it up to that level and then cry over the costs vs a readily available one in such shape. Oh and I forgot, when will you be back on the road? This one will be by month end.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595036, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195904, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2595039, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All these index fingers, cocked and trembling over the keyboard, one tap away from owning this beauty...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595042, "authorName": "TheGeeker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegeeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jetjock17 I could see this being at least 90k easy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595044, "authorName": "Jetjock17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jetjock17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True true! Hope it remains in the Great White North!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539195969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595043, "authorName": "Tdskip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tdskip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with the guys - cheaper to buy best than restore. Usually by FAR.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1539196000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595048, "authorName": "Whistler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whistler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/10/18 for $80,000 to Whistler", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196025, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2595051, "authorName": "Pinny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pinny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why isnt the clock counting down?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595056, "authorName": "TheGeeker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegeeker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, apparently I overvalued this", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2595123, "authorName": "BRIT74 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brit74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My thanks to all the bidders and the interest in the car. Whistler,congratulations you have a really great car .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1539196783, "type": "comment"}]