[{"id": 12962150, "authorName": "SAJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saj60/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by SAJ60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699978587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12962159, "authorName": "SAJ60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saj60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These S2 models don't get respect they deserve. GLWS", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699978624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12962242, "authorName": "nofat95", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nofat95/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would just like to thank the congress for forcing manufacturers to make a beautiful design less attractive with those useless 5 mph bumpers.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699979192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12962491, "authorName": "afterthedecline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/afterthedecline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...nothing like a good, solid survivor - this will be excellent fun for the next owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699981096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12962945, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by trmurphy4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699983813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12963002, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just like the one I used to have (but without all the rust bubbles). Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699984166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12966555, "authorName": "Winnerdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winnerdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many owners, and what other cities or regions throughout the country has this vehicle called home? Has it been repainted, has it been in any accidents?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699996144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12967912, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos in 159-164 seem to show rust in the typical places. Could you post a photo of the spare tire well from above, with the spare removed? At the floor, passenger right heel position, driver left heel position, it looks like the rubber plugs have been removed. Can you take a close up photo from above if the carpet will lift up? It looks to me like the rockers may have been addressed with fiberglass, can you verify yes or no? Are the rocker weep holes still open/unobstructed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700003738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968823, "authorName": "mini22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully a decent driving video as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700012659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12968824, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Winnerdog If you look closely at the seal over the right tail light in picture 65, and at the top of the \u201cCatalyst\u201d tag in picture 167, you will see traces of overspray from a repaint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700012673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12980242, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of these appeard behind my building. It stayed parked beside a garage. After a year I ran into a lady attending the small yard. I said, sell me that Alpha. She laughed and gave me a firm no, she said it needed some work, but she'd get it done and drive it. I watched it rust and mildew and become a habitat* for maple seedlings and algea. She sold the little house, and it was taken away on a flat-bed, I don't know if it went with her or to the crusher. It wasn't going to live again... I should have done a time-lapse of the decay and rust advance.\n\n*Being an old river-town, I'm certain small birds, mice and perhaps a rat made the seats a home by the second year it sat. \n\nIt went from a nice looking driver to a relic in remarkable time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700152712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12980451, "authorName": "Inspiration325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inspiration325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@driver17 Good questions.\r\nAlso - where are the neck rest and where are the locker for the smal vent windows?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700154247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12984734, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Inspiration325 Good point on the headrests. The seats look to be in good shape for the age of the car. My guess is they are either out of an earlier model or original and when they got reupholstered, the headrests were removed to look more like a Series 1. Frankly the headrests on my '77 land at my upper back so they don't provide any useful safety function. \r\nSome other differences I see on this car are the passenger side mirror and the carpeted \"built-in\" behind the driver seat. The built-in reminds me of high school and a place to stash your booze. Not sure why the original rear upholstery would have been removed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700171148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12994623, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m surprised that the seller has not responded to the comments made so far. I\u2019m sure the auction would be more successful if they would at least perhaps say they are unfamiliar with the car, having inherited it, and add a reassuring comment that it seems to drive and shift okay.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700273909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12995670, "authorName": "t2tomhek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2tomhek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks as beautiful as Key Lime Pie!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700315093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12997349, "authorName": "jbe4th", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbe4th/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love my '76 S2. After having the motor rebuilt last year with high-comp pistons, I'll likely never get my money back if I sell it, but I don't care. It's such a distinctive, engaged driving experience that I find myself in that car more than my modern Porsche when top-down weather is here. It gets more attention than the far more exotic cars I've owned and basic maintenance is easy. I'm really mystified that the prices on these have never gone up much. There really is no classic European car in this price range that compares. GLWTA! hope someone keeps this survivor going for many more years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700330159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13002612, "authorName": "JeffCIH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffcih/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sweet looking little Alfa. I've always wanted one like this. Winner is going to look great in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700368217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13009438, "authorName": "mini22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mini22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I suspect that this is a non-running vehicle based on the videos and the lack of response from the seller.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700458552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13010718, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to agree that it must not be running. Usually would advertise a non-running car as a \"project\" or state it upfront in the summary. Very odd to video the engine and not start the car. If it were a driver, and if my questions got answered reasonably, I'd be in. I don't need to spend $2,500 on a parts car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700496173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13010863, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@driver17 I don\u2019t need a $2,500 parts car either, but oh well\u2026 At least it\u2019s only a 2-1/2 Hr. drive away.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700497426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13012065, "authorName": "Inspiration325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inspiration325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trmurphy4 It is a good way to se the \"problem\". I agree with @driver17 - to much for a parts car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700504545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13013155, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trmurphy4 Glad it's only 2.5 hours for you. It would be about an 8 hour drive for me. If I knew the car were roadworthy, I'd be up for the drive. If I knew the body were in tight shape, I'd be willing to trailer it. In either of those cases, I'd pay a fair amount above the current bid. Maybe you should contact the seller directly abut seeing it. You might get a good deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700508062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13016963, "authorName": "timbalaya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timbalaya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Neither do the potential buyers with radio silence for the seller. Pass.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700524093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019485, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Usually bids will run up 3x-4x in the final hour. While bidding is tempting, the uncertainty due to lack of seller response makes it a dicey gamble. It's almost like sticking your hand in a fire. Tempting, but unwise. Hopefully @trmurphy4 drives this car home for Thanksgiving. The operative word being \"drives.\" Best of luck! I'll be watching.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700581623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13019851, "authorName": "Peterite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterite/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by Peterite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700584525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13020116, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@driver17 The seller responded to a couple of questions I sent yesterday.\n\u201cYou would need to tow the car. I am not sure how much it has been driven in the past 2 -5 years as I just got it in August.\nSandra\u201d\n\nIt sounds to me like she doesn\u2019t know much about the car and just needs to dispose of it. I did notice in my reviewing of the pictures yesterday that it appears that the battery has been disconnected. That would be an easy fix!\nI\u2019m glad I\u2019ve been outbid, as I\u2019m out of space at home, and would have needed to rent some storage. I\u2019ll get my MG Midget sold after the beginning of the year and pay 3-4x as much on another project .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700586702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13020534, "authorName": "slgkrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slgkrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning,\r\nIt was just explained to me how the comment section works. I was given this car in August 2023. I know nothing about its past history. I have never started or driven this car because I do not know how to use a manual transmission. Sorry for the delay in response to the past questions.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700589606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13021330, "authorName": "Jeepmike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeepmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would\u2019ve been more correct to list this as \u201cproject\u201d, but that being said, at this price, it\u2019s going to make a fun little driver for someone. I would buy this for my uncle who loves tinkering on old cars, but 2000 miles between the car and me is a dealbreaker. Hopefully someone in the PNW snaps this up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700592308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13021363, "authorName": "trmurphy4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trmurphy4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will probably be a great buy for someone. Unfortunately, the timing is not good for me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700592387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13021584, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's interesting that the owner got pretty deep into the engine. One usually wouldn't invest that kind of time and money if the vehicle wasn't in running condition. Recently I was talking to a mechanic who emphasized that you should always disconnect the battery on a vintage car you don't drive very often. He gave several examples of car fires that started in storage. Maybe this one was just being well taken care of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700593070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13021957, "authorName": "ralphedel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralphedel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I brought a new 1961 MGA home from Europe when I was stationed in Morocco with the USAF, sold it to go back to college, bought a 1962 MGA Deluxe and sold it to acquire a 1961 E-Type roadster project, sold that and ended up with a couple of mid-1970s Spiders until retiring to Texas 8 years ago and selling the last one. The Spiders were much nicer than the MGAs with great sounding TC engines and beautiful Italian lines. I hope someone gives this one a good home! Best of luck to everyone.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1700594557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022025, "authorName": "sethmyles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethmyles/", "bidAmount": 2800, "content": "$2,800 bid placed by sethmyles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700594781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022112, "authorName": "rainmkr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rainmkr/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by rainmkr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700595016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022150, "authorName": "sethmyles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sethmyles/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by sethmyles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700595133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022572, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will the seller store until after Christmas", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700596369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022658, "authorName": "BruceRape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucerape/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by BruceRape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022681, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by AlMontana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596677, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022687, "authorName": "BruceRape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucerape/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by BruceRape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022693, "authorName": "driver17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This will look great with the Euro stainless steel bumpers from Centerline.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700596704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022708, "authorName": "eladvini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eladvini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this will look good in Guzi's garage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022718, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by AlMontana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022740, "authorName": "BruceRape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucerape/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by BruceRape", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022756, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by AlMontana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700596881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13022786, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/21/23 for $3,800 to AlMontana", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700597001, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13022787, "authorName": "BruceRape", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucerape/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlMontana, I hope this turns out to be a fantastic purchse. Best of luck and enjoy the car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1700597005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022792, "authorName": "Greatoak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greatoak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Stolen", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1700597012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13022796, "authorName": "manuals4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manuals4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really stolen", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1700597029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13025038, "authorName": "ITSBMW93", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsbmw93/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May not be \u201cstolen\u201d in terms of raw dollars.\r\nBut, hardly any luck needed for it to turn out to be a very enjoyable driver, with good returns on grins/$.\r\nBest of luck to the buyer.\r\nIf you get/keep it running, you\u2019ve done a good thing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1700604646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13602103, "authorName": "FiatsFTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatsftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cracked head and burnt wiring. Back up on BaT as a non-runner.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707255961, "type": "comment"}]