[{"id": 13747948, "authorName": "fifedrum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fifedrum/", "bidAmount": 1098, "content": "$1,098 bid placed by fifedrum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708784555, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13747957, "authorName": "fifedrum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fifedrum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice example, looks well sorted, good luck with the auction!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708784624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13747976, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 10ccDaH engine is probably from a Sprite or MG midget circa 1965.\r\nLikely with the corresponding transmission.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708784757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13747997, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Read on \r\nwww.ahexp.com \r\nSprite forum", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708784997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748001, "authorName": "Redspider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redspider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Clean , when was car painted in 2010? Any body work done at this time? A few paint chips! But looks well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708785035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748016, "authorName": "Redspider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redspider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can I ask is car in North Carolina or Texes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708785152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748007, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708785220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748032, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Bugeye is a fun car to drive. It\u2019s certainly easy to maintain as well. Of course it\u2019s not as glamorous and sexy as a 1966 Ferrari 250 LM, but it is about $22 million dollars less expensive. Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708785340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748054, "authorName": "Bob34", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob34/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Bob34", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708785662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13748094, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a pretty little car, those headlights shouldn't work - but they just look perfect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708786085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748244, "authorName": "SamtheSham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samthesham/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by SamtheSham", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708787776, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13748263, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller, very nice looking car. I have a few questions. You have installed an alternator that is made to look like a generator, can you take some close up pictures of that? Also, is the car converted to Negative ground? I know that on Model A Fords they make both types. The fender beading has been deleted, any cracks in those areas? And lastly, which transmission are you using? I don\u2019t see any photos of it. Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708788000, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748514, "authorName": "GregPoschman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregposchman/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by GregPoschman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708790187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13748631, "authorName": "cork2770", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cork2770/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by cork2770", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708790993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13748683, "authorName": "traveler501", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler501/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The write up mentions a \"high compression\" 1098cc engine. Since the 1098 has the same (actually fractionally lower) compression ratio as the 948cc, I'm guessing there's more to that story?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708791395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13748807, "authorName": "FrankFF47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankff47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 10CC engine is the 1098 engine with the larger main bearings, the later, better version.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708792169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13749407, "authorName": "CarrieMcQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carriemcq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If car is now titled (and plated?) in Texas, are these photos from the ~2010 restoration, or current? Maybe its a Texas title but holding the '60 NC plates for good-looks? :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708796734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13751070, "authorName": "BuddyHairpin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddyhairpin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well if it performs anywhere lose to mine, someone is going to have a great experience. The 1098 engine runs really well and if paired to a 3.7 diff, you can run on the highway all day at 60 mph at less than 3000 rpm. These are show stoppers and everyone loves them", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708803074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13751601, "authorName": "mikecyc72austin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikecyc72austin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a great basis for a great finished car. Get the wipers working, address the few blemishes and drive. I still miss my Bugeye I had in the 90s. Simple, fun, and as said below, great engine and diff combo for more relaxed long distance driving.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708805076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13753915, "authorName": "PaulEZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My very first car was a 1960 Bugeye in 1973. The original tachometer in that car was driven off the back of the generator. Does the tachometer work in this car with the alternator coversion? Also any idea if the body seams on the bonnet and the body were just ground and filled or if they were also welded?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708827071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13753992, "authorName": "rahill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@traveler501 there are high and low compression versions of the 1098cc a-series. The -H in the engine number indicates the high compression version.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1708828170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13754378, "authorName": "dz302driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dz302driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BuddyHairpin If you can deal with the slow acceleration behind a 1098, the 3.73 gears will get you to 60MPH at 3350 RPM with 175/70-13 tires.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708838483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13754658, "authorName": "morganplus8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morganplus8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are things about a bugeye that make it a bugeye; the stark interior, headlight mountings, absent boot opening, etc. etc. Unfortunately, like it or not those rust prone body seam fillers. While their absence was cleanly accomplished, it would be something that is concerning to me in the entire look of the car and how it was done. If originality is not an issue that is fine too, other than that it is a clean car with reasonable updates.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708862940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13755354, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Host for the MOPAR Hemi on offer above?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708874751, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13755705, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In addition to the aforesaid fender beading delete, image #38 shows the bottom of the A-pillar line between the rocker has been filled and some rust bubbling is appearing. This is a common rust area on bugeyes and makes one wonder what rust remediation was done to the A-pillars and fender joints before the paint was applied. OTOH, the floorboards look like they may be original.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1708877567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13756070, "authorName": "MrLister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like a real good MK-1 Sprite. Obviously, has seen good care. The filled fender beads were commonly done, as well as the filled rocker seam\u2026. No big deal. Nice period MK-2 disc brake upgrade, floors look solid, motor bay looks clean, well sorted out, the 1098 motor is also a nice upgrade. From what I can see from just these pictures, there\u2019s lot to like with this Bugeye. Wouldn\u2019t take much to make this a great club car. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708881109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13756220, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MrLister - the reason fender beads were removed and A-pillar seams were filled was generally due to rust. Properly done, the fender seam needs to be ground down, the joint treated with rust killer, the seam welded in and ground down and skim body filler applied. Same with the A-pillar. Bottom rust needs to be cut out and rusted area treated and a new patch panel welded in. As you say repairs were commonly done and commonly done wrong with just some body filler slapped into the joints. Not a big deal if done right. Big deal if done wrong.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1708882280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13756333, "authorName": "7mg2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7mg2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can\u2019t agree with @HealeyRick on the floors being original, and smoothed seams always make me nervous as they are rarely \u201cdone right\u201d.\r\nThis is a pretty little car, but things like those seams, and the, frankly, butchered floor of the transmission tunnel and the lack of @seller involvement here , send up some red flags for me.\r\nWatching this one with interest.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708883269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13757304, "authorName": "Bahadir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahadir/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Bahadir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708887294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13757543, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@7mg2 - I think we're in agreement about the condition of this Sprite. My comment about \"original floorboards\" was referring to the footwells that seem to still show the \"self-balers\" that appear at the front, which are generally missing from replacement pieces.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1708888277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13758214, "authorName": "cork2770", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cork2770/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by cork2770", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708890773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13758672, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ HealeyRick, having the seller MIA really hurts their outcome, IMO.. I\u2019ve asked some questions and have heard nothing. Your skilled comments are always appreciated.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1708892495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13759813, "authorName": "markev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like an honest presentation of a sweet car glwta\nBought a \u201860 bugeye couple weeks ago can\u2019t wait for her to arrive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708897666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13761484, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldNed - Thanks for the kind words.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1708945949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13761905, "authorName": "Bahadir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahadir/", "bidAmount": 7325, "content": "$7,325 bid placed by Bahadir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1708956829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13775796, "authorName": "Mapat59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mapat59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My two cents, and I know no one really cares, but here goes anyway. The washer nozzles are gone, in fact so are the holes. There is visible cracking on the passenger side of the bonnet inboard of the filled-in fender beading (also not a fan of the de-beaded look). The front shocks, steering rack and inner fulcrum nuts and washers are painted over. There are no door liners. The tags are missing on the door jambs. There are extra holes on the inside of the passenger door (maybe a door from a newer Spridget with the door cards removed?). The dash is painted with crackle paint and would normally be covered in vinyl. The heater hose inlet flange is missing. The washer bottle bracket and washer bottle are gone. The radiator needs to be painted. The extra steel wheels are not Bugeye wheels. The ride height is too high (a common thing). And of course the engine color is wrong.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1709068341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13775884, "authorName": "Old_Ned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/old_ned/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mapat59, thanks for your input. Much appreciated.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709068786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13778090, "authorName": "HealeyRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/healeyrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mapat59 - Don't be so sure that no one cares. There are folks here that really appreciate some intelligent comments that help them decide what a car is worth and whether they want to place a bid. Every comment notices something different that helps a bidder decide. A bidder decides what a car is worth and there's no reason someone who knows what the risks are in deciding what the car is worth for them. But the initiated really need to know what the risks are.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1709079211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13779825, "authorName": "cork2770", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cork2770/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by cork2770", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709120493, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13779892, "authorName": "morganplus8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morganplus8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mapat59, people do care who are interested in these cars. You may be called a nitpicker, purist, negative, troublemaker etc. by those that don't know any better, just ignore them.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709122933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13780758, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! Thank you for the positive comments so far. I totally dropped the ball on the first few days of this auction and really apologize. I have it queued to notify me of any new questions and will be fully involved from now on.\r\nI will answer the questions I have noted so far in my following responses.\r\nThank you all!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709133671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13780786, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CarrieMcQ - These photos were all taken roughly end of Nov. 2023. Yes, it is a Texas title and the '60 NC plate is just for looks. Thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709133904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13780824, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Traveler501 - I found this link useful and informative in deciphering engine codes:\r\nhttps://www.mginfo.co.uk/upgrades4mgs/files/MG_Engine_numbers.pdf\r\nThank you FrankFF47 for your follow up to that question.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709134180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13780837, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Redspider - The car is located in Texas. DFW area. Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709134296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13781063, "authorName": "andrew1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice driver. Lots of child hood memories. Hope it doesn't get too crazy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709135991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13781503, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarrieMcQ , @Traveler501, @Redspider see below", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709139156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13781690, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HealeyRick Thank you so much for your kind posts and your expertise!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709140246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13781867, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned , Thank you kindly for your interest and great questions. I will get posted some close ups of the fender bead areas, alternator, and try to get a transmission data tag picture or something similar.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709141349, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13783399, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Old_Ned , the alternator was purchased from bpnorthwest and is the negative ground type. Will get pics posted for you shortly.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709146963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13783456, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PaulEZ , the tachometer does not currently work as it is missing the tach drive cable from the alternator conversion. Others have also asked about the fender beading being deleted; I went back and forth with BAT on how to word the body of the post to mention this. Unfortunately, I do not know what process was used to perform the deletion as it was done under previous ownership. As far as cracks at the fender seems, ref. pictures 24, 40, and 41 for close up shots, though I will be taking more photos of those areas as well. Thank you for your interest!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709147136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13783609, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mapat59 Thank you so much for your feedback! In regards to the painted surfaces and various body modifications, again, any work of that type was accomplished under previous ownership. I was careful in keeping the words \"refurbished and modified\" in the body of the posting because I did not want it to be misrepresent as a factory restoration. Thank you for your detailed look and expertise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709147611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13783701, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@7mg2 , Are there any additional pictures of areas you would like me to address further to help assuage your, or anyone else's, concerns? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709147962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13787265, "authorName": "Bahadir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bahadir/", "bidAmount": 7625, "content": "$7,625 bid placed by Bahadir", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709161996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13787529, "authorName": "7mg2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/7mg2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Preeveb, thanks for catching up and responding to all the comments. This is a pretty tidy car, and GLWTA, but the smoothed seams are reason enough for me not to be a bidder.\r\nI owned a '60 Sprite in England which I sold to emigrate to Canada 53 years ago, so am very familiar with the breed. Mine to was OEW, but with a black interior and a hardtop, so this one does bring back fond memories memories of my younger years. Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709164764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13787891, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have uploaded pictures of the alternator conversion, C39/40T purchased from BPNorthwest, as mentioned previously. Also, I have uploaded a series of pictures up and down both front fenders to show the condition of the seams. I included one picture of the driver rear fender, as it was the only rear fender with a slight crack (near the soft top mounting clip). Finally, pictures of the top of the bellhousing were all I could get at this time. It is a four speed manual as noted in the description.\r\nThank you all for viewing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709168260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13787997, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709169161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13792151, "authorName": "malburt1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malburt1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!! Very nice indeed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709232046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13795557, "authorName": "barry1080", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry1080/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by barry1080", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709242676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13796488, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just wanted to make a correction to an observation Mapat59 had: the dash is covered in textured vinyl and not crackle painted. Also, HealeyRick made reference to common rust areas; when I was taking the follow up photos, I did a pretty thorough re-examination of those areas. There does not appear to be any rust on the vehicle. In my opinion, the fender seams were smoothed under previous ownership to enhance the clean lines of the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1709250332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13798540, "authorName": "Mapat59", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mapat59/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Preeveb, please accept my sincere apology on my mischaracterization of the dash. It was never my intention to mislead. I wish you the best outcome.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709300003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13799004, "authorName": "andrew1952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew1952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a reserve on this car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709305275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13799604, "authorName": "oldcarjunky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldcarjunky/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by oldcarjunky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709310260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13799909, "authorName": "barry1080", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry1080/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by barry1080", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709312558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13803028, "authorName": "austinboater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austinboater/", "bidAmount": 8601, "content": "$8,601 bid placed by austinboater", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709324287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13804445, "authorName": "Kevinmr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinmr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrew1952 if there isn't a reserve, there would a yellow oval notation of that at the top. There isn't one here.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709328074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13805443, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not much longer to go to bid on this great ride! Spring weather and car show season are both coming fast. Good luck to all the bidders and thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709334192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13805488, "authorName": "barry1080", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barry1080/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by barry1080", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709334592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13807656, "authorName": "Capt._Doug", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt._doug/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excellent fix and upgrade for Tach here.\r\nwww.bugeyeguyparts.com\r\nBecause it is not a Bugeye engine.\r\nSweet ride that will always bring smiles to the next driver and onlookers. Well presented now with seller participation. \r\nGLWA, (new owner, ENJOY)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709385642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13808149, "authorName": "Classichondaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichondaman/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Classichondaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709391142, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13808291, "authorName": "susarchick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/susarchick/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by susarchick", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709392635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809006, "authorName": "Preeveb (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preeveb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for your great comments! Don\u2019t forget to refresh to get the most current status and happy bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709399262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13809194, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Britcargeek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709400711, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809752, "authorName": "GregPoschman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregposchman/", "bidAmount": 9699, "content": "$9,699 bid placed by GregPoschman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809763, "authorName": "Eric82clark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric82clark/", "bidAmount": 9799, "content": "$9,799 bid placed by Eric82clark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809814, "authorName": "Purctire", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/purctire/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Purctire", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809861, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Britcargeek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403674, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809897, "authorName": "JSampson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsampson/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by JSampson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13809943, "authorName": "JSampson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsampson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/2/24 for $12,750 to JSampson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709403906, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13809944, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1709403912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13809954, "authorName": "GregPoschman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregposchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709403934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810035, "authorName": "Britcargeek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcargeek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Potential rust and Bondo possibilities are there but at this price you can\u2019t go wrong as long as there are no big shipping costs. Hope you are close to its present location\r\nAgain, good for you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709404163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810067, "authorName": "Eric82clark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eric82clark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silly me thought I had a chance. Congrats.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709404254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810066, "authorName": "NoBea93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nobea93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1275(0) [SNIK]", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1709404254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810136, "authorName": "Rockwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockwhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1709404508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810392, "authorName": "Sherlock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherlock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought. Nice vehicle indeed. Will be much fun for the new owner. Cheers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709405231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13810918, "authorName": "JSampson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsampson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all. I've always wanted a bugeye. Had a 73 Midget years ago. Looking forward to having some fun with it. I was looking for a driver. Just have to figure out shipping vs. driving to Texas (from Florida) and trailering home.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1709406839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13850188, "authorName": "TAH_Tiger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tah_tiger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jsampson Ship it! I drove one from Chicago to NYC years ago. They\u2019re not long distance highway cars as the tractor trailer wind pushes you into the next lane.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1709783621, "type": "comment"}]