[{"id": 16059964, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 1961, "content": "$1,961 bid placed by DaveD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731024410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16059992, "authorName": "8675309D", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/8675309d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD a lot of buyers staring at the screen not knowing where to begin with questions :D", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731024644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16059960, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was going to ask a ton of questions but I don't know where to begin...I'll try with some basic stuff. Does this even run? Does it drive? Zero mention about anything regarding the mechanical condition, the engine swap, etc., so I threw the obligatory YOM bid out there instead.\n\nWithout a better detailed and presented offering here (with videos) this car will never reach its potential.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731024647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060115, "authorName": "Super7Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/super7driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agreed... does it run, do the gauges work? Does the heater? Those last details can be the surprisingly difficult part of an engine swap. The car has presence, the drivetrain, not as much. Hopefully it finds a new home where it can get soem attention. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731025805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060145, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hose it down, shoot it wet, submit. Maybe it's a project car?\r\n\r\n@JordanHandler ~ I see you're new here on BaT. You joined last month. We have to give you some latitude here as a newcomer to our little community. Can you clue us in before you get overwhelmed with questions? Lots of folks looking forward to hearing from you!\r\n\r\nAnd welcome to Bat!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731026118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060235, "authorName": "Clappo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clappo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What\u2019s going on with the roof ? Sunroof ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731027121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060239, "authorName": "Balr14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/balr14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back in the late 60s and 70s, we were a small group of guys who had a pretty good side job swapping out Jaguar drivetrains. The Pontiac 6 was a popular choice as was the small block Chevy. I can see where this swap makes a lot of sense. The Vortec V6 is compact and light weight. It fits a lot of applications.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731027167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060523, "authorName": "SGT100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sgt100/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Easy question. If I bought it could I safely drive it to Michigan.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731030492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060609, "authorName": "UNGN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ungn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buyer need to pull that Mini boat anchor and install a proper 4.2 Atlas Inline 6 in front of that TH700R4.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731031678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060612, "authorName": "whale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have owned 3 of these MKII over the years but have never seen one that has had the wood so neglected to the point of not only needing refinishing but needs replacement veneer! Would like to view a driving video.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731031690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16060613, "authorName": "whale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whale/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by whale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731031698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16060798, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731034258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16061352, "authorName": "Deks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi. Would you let me know are the brakes Dunlop .?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731057324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16061768, "authorName": "JordanHandler (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordanhandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all. Heater works. I installed AC (mounted in trunk). Drives well. Yes sunroof that works. Gauges work. My initial photos had a film of dust on the car, but other photos are after washing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731073668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16061772, "authorName": "JordanHandler (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordanhandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing I\u2019m aware of would prevent a drive to Michigan.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731073716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069480, "authorName": "jmg22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmg22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting, but more information and photos would be helpful. Are you open to a PPI?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731124727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069543, "authorName": "jmg22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmg22/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by jmg22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731126482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16069720, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The possibility of bidding increasing exponentially will happen if you will provide: cold start, display of instruments when started, exhaust sound, slow driving and turning and spirited driving videos.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731132506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16069721, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731132556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16070758, "authorName": "EspritVoyageur", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/espritvoyageur/", "bidAmount": 4001, "content": "$4,001 bid placed by EspritVoyageur", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731165289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16074149, "authorName": "Lizardbait1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lizardbait1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cold start and drive video please\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731182188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16076660, "authorName": "reganed5243", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reganed5243/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok all of you \"former spirts\" . . . any thoughts, comments, experience or speculation on the fitness of the 4.3 Vortex V6 . . . . and given all swaps, adds and mods . . . is it still a bonified \"Jag\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731202141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16077242, "authorName": "bbomber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbomber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would guess that anyone considering this car would need to see pictures of the headliner, front suspension to know if the bushings resemble the dash, close-ups of the castings (tail light housings - door handles - license light assembly - cat - grill) to judge whether or not they need a rechrome), spare wheel, tool kit, spare well condition, jack ports, et al.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731216004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16077249, "authorName": "DS420", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ds420/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@reganed5243. I guess it depends on what you want to do with the car, but without a Jaguar engine it is not eligible for entry in a Jaguar Clubs of North America show. So I think that renders it not a bona fide Jaguar. The carb version of the 4.3 has quite a bit less HP than the original Jaguar engine too.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731216392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16081973, "authorName": "JordanHandler (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordanhandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731280220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16081980, "authorName": "JordanHandler (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordanhandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve uploaded photos and videos per all your recent requests", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731280289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082726, "authorName": "4maticfan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4maticfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like the car is sitting really low in the rear, any comments as to why?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731292680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16083637, "authorName": "Dmgwilliams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmgwilliams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with @4maticfan, looks undersprung at the rear. On the power train. Anything that keeps a Cat usable is good with me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731333025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084010, "authorName": "JordanHandler (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jordanhandler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just spoke with my mechanic for his response to the question. He said the car is perfectly level. Not riding low whatsoever. Perhaps the side curtains give an appearance of riding low. It is not.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731337505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084823, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I beg to differ with your mechanic. The car is definitely sitting low in back, more so on the left side. It's only a slight sag at rest but underway (with weight in the car) it's markedly low. Check the profile against photos of other Mk 2s. They all have rear \"spats\" on them (unless Coombs-modded) and more of the wheel should be visible nonetheless.\r\n\r\nThat said, the rear leaf springs are probably sacked out and they can be re-arced or replaced with new. Beware that new springs usually need to \"bed in,\" and a car with such will ride high for a while until this occurs.\r\n\r\nThe Vortec actually has a pleasing exhaust tone to it!\r\n\r\nTo all the purists out there: This a what I call a \"It is what it is.\" All modifications have been disclosed and require no apologies. Like it? Don't like it? Bid accordingly!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731344848, "type": "comment"}]