[{"id": 16391275, "authorName": "Axlereid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axlereid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking 2 door!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734547741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16391390, "authorName": "FixItAgainTony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixitagaintony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LT77 or r380 ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734548098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16391606, "authorName": "Tlyke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlyke/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by Tlyke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734548718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16391780, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If what's on the bench is now in the vehicle looks like an R380 \r\nI might be in the minority but loved it as a service vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734549276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16392351, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"I might be in the minority but loved it as a service vehicle\" (WAGONBOYTD) Conceived with its initial 'purpose' to be a 'service vehicle'.. and at its launch in 1971 it achieved recognition for just that.... doing so far better than any of its contemporaries.. Motorway Police jumped in them right away..\r\nIt took 'privateers' to recognize its potential, and convert them into a more luzuriously equipped 'SUV' , and a good while for the Rover company to wake up and follow what others had started..( much like the MGB V8) took till '81 until the first 4 door with proper carpets and a few bells and whistles to broaden their market share.. this one looks to be fine example of the original concept with some very sensible upgrades.. GLWTA..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734550938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16393248, "authorName": "OhU8one2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohu8one2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a rare find to have in the U.S.A. Plus it has the power train to make servicing easier,and purchase part's for,and fun to drive. A great vehicle to wow the crowd at Car's and Coffee,at least the Rover fan's. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734553925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16394143, "authorName": "Stephenpark4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenpark4/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Stephenpark4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734556882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16397489, "authorName": "GBRBiLL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From pic 43 shows it as an LT77. The seller notes 'a rattle when the gearbox is in neutral'. LT77's do that which is why LR redesigned it into an R380. I'd describe it as more of a tick. Box was redesigned to separate first and reverse gears so no ticking. It's likely nothing to get your panties in a twist about.\r\nNice looking 2 door!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734582390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397525, "authorName": "GBRBiLL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbrbill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Surprised it is being sold here. Seems like 2 doors sell for more in Europe. Who knows, maybe they at parity now. Sale prices on BAT have been very strong of late.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734583266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397743, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GBRBILL, let's see how the interest in the USA and Canada is like. Concerning the gearbox. It is \r\na LT77 and you are absolutely right. A LT77 had the non synchronised revers in the main gearbox housing. The R380 had the reverse synchronised next to the fifth gear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734593955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397746, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OhU8one2, thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734594026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397748, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tim_t thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734594062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397749, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD it is a LT77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734594188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397750, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FixItAgainTony it is a LT77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734594210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397751, "authorName": "michaelbrooklynspares (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelbrooklynspares/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Axlereid thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734594231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397792, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelbrooklynspares ok thanks so not the gear box on the bench was used. @gbrbill you have better eyesight. The knob is super blurry in pic 43. Was looking for that pattern", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734601412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397853, "authorName": "LaRamonaMotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laramonamotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing Range! Perfect with the 5 speed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734607099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16398119, "authorName": "Wham1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wham1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would you be able to show screenshots of your Fitech settings? Or the values without screenshots", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734614982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16399673, "authorName": "hddunlap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hddunlap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelbrooklynspares Are you planning to upload cold start and driving videos? How does this beauty cruise at highway speeds? Any chance some of those wonderful grille badges are included in the sale? Gorgeous ride GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734629214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16400118, "authorName": "Hervey_Engineering", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hervey_engineering/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@michaelbrooklynspares Is the removed LT95 gearbox and Zenith carbs and manifold included in the sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734631618, "type": "comment"}]