[{"id": 3918647, "authorName": "jws22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jws22/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by jws22", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575519435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918653, "authorName": "Arkus1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arkus1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good potential starting point but, Man, I hope some in-experienced person doesn't just jump! Panels don't fit, or least wise someone didn't care to make the proper. Can't remove over-spray? Worn out suspension and steering rubber-bushings! Just say'n. I'd love to have one, will watch but it's not \"there\", or even close yet...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575519690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918655, "authorName": "Frantisek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frantisek/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Frantisek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575519773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3918660, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has been my almost daily driver summer and winter driver as long as it is dry outside since the brake work etc. Only 7015 produced in 1957 and I have two others so time to let this strong runner move on. Just to note, the badge on front is not correct and a new reproduction badge is included in sale. The dash is not covered correctly as original and the fasteners on the leading edge of the convertible top are not period correct but work very well. Thanks for looking at my TR small mouth.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575520043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918901, "authorName": "Britcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The brakes must have been really bad to have needed a power booster. TR3 stock brakes are actually pretty good. Since conversion to negative ground, do all instruments work? Does the stock turn signal switch work? What is the switch in the overdrive switch position? Description states side curtains are included. Are there curtain mounting brackets?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575548175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3918930, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am also a little puzzled about the brake booster, like @Britcarguy. The Toyota caliper conversion works really well, even without any boosting. It just seems to add extra complications and something else to go wrong, in my opinion. That said, I do like small mouth TR-3s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575549861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919185, "authorName": "craterface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craterface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you are looking for a rugged, reasonably-priced event car, look no further. Most people don't realize that these are highly event-eligible cars. In period they raced Mille Miglia, LeMans, Tour Auto, Monte Carlo Rally, and they are eligible for the historic present-day rallies that re-enact the original events.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575557014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919304, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Arkus1\r\nIf someone does jump without looking, it's their prerogative. IMHO the seller has done a great job presenting the car honestly. Seems like with a little elbow grease, this would make an awesome driver!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575559487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919708, "authorName": "Arkus1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arkus1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Humph ;) \"their Prerogative...\" Fine. At 70, I'd love to see our HOBBY somehow be just that. NOSTALGIA I guess. This one will be all about the PRICE. I'm watching, I just may even bid as things move along...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575567804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3919937, "authorName": "mbaum", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbaum/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love those. They have adequate power and handling, are tons of fun (LOVE the driving position. You feel you are driving in a low chair, screwed right onto the street ...). Early ones are indeed events eligible. This particular car looks ready for a sympathetic restoration. I would do that alone to bring back to the absolutely sensational original colors from the rather bland white over beige it wears right now. That teal-ish blue with a red interior would be close to the best color combinations possible. Then add a hard top and you are ready for some serious events fun. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575571317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921312, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for all your comments. \r\n1. All instruments work very well. Turn signals function well. A complete new wiring harness was installed. \r\n2. The auxiliary switch in the O/D position is for a fog light or the like. \r\n3. The brake booster: Just as the aluminum radiator, electric thermostat switch controlled fan, the spin on oil adaptor, the alternator in the generator case and resulting narrower pulleys and belts and oil cooler - all added to increase reliability and in MHO, to enhance performance. Certainly, its true, original TR Disc brakes are very good, but I do appreciate the positive brake pedal experience that the booster provides. \r\n4. Also please note the period correct PL Tripod headlamps installed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575586219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921399, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your comments. Regarding some questions:\r\n\r\n1. Turn signals work well. Complete new wire harness installed. \r\n2. All gauges work well, two rebuilt during my ownership. \r\n3. Note carbs rebuilt by Joe Curto during my ownership\r\n4, An oil cooler was added at same time as Spin on Filter added. \r\n5. The brake booster was added along with the other additions to enhance reliability and driveability (IMHO). It was added along with aluminum radiator, electric fan (thermostatic switch controlled), alternator, oil cooler and spin on filter, narrowed pulleys and belt. I have very much appreciated the brake pedal experience under both moderate and hard braking. Certainly, TR3 disc brakes are very good. The booster enhances the braking experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575588813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3921967, "authorName": "jvandyke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvandyke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agreed mbaum, I just looked up Winchester Blue; stunning, white.......well, it's still beautiful but..man that blue is nice", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575605422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922372, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Given the condition of the paint and some panel fit issues ( boot lid) I\u2019d drive the heck out of her, and when dollars and time allowed, strip down, and revert back to the factory correct colors. Panel fit was never a strong suit on the TR3 models right from new. They were essentially a hand built car. No robots or laser measuring here!GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575639471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922385, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brake boost is a very different retrofit. Personally would not want this mod. I find the braking effort and stopping power of the OEM system to be excellent. I think I\u2019d find a boosted system somewhat disconcerting. But of course, to each their own. Great honest presentation, but did I miss the pics of the floor pans?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575640070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3922450, "authorName": "brakeservo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brakeservo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What was wrong with the original brake calipers? If they were good enough for the small block Cobra, they should be good enough for this! @Bentley52 - if I could have only one small British sports car and it wasn't my Cobra, an early TR3 like this would be it in fact, in 1975 - 76 or so I owned the 12th TR3 built, the former NY & LA Auto Show Car. Paid a whopping $300 for it and it ran well enough to drive home! Ah, those were the days in the San Fernando Valley!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1575641969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3923006, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are two pictures of floor boards with carpet pulled back, padding is glued to floor. Pictures are near pictures of interior door panels. Also, underside pictures of floors: note newer bolts holding seat rails for reference. Floors are excellent, no rust, west coast car. \r\n\r\nThe brake booster could quite easily be removed if one found it not to their liking by the lucky new owner, but I think they will not even be aware it is there. In my opinion, it is quite subtle. Again, nothing wrong with original braking system, upgrades a preference of current owner. \r\nThis is a very strong runner with great oil pressure.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575652266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3924498, "authorName": "NoWhammies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhammies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please post a video of start-up and driving. I'd love to hear the exhaust note.\r\nAlso, a general TR3 question: why the hole in the grill?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575666945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3924910, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had thought I sent a video of cold start but not seeing it there. Just tried to upload but system not accepting it. Will try from a better server. \r\n\r\nThe \u201chole\u201d in grille along with a \u201chole\u201d in radiator was used for crank starting! Cars came equipped with them when new. This car has a replacement aluminum radiator which does not have the hole.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575673601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925167, "authorName": "Frantisek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frantisek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I chose to jump because i rebuilt a 57 small mouth back in 1982. I think i can remember enough to tighten up the lines.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575680477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925172, "authorName": "Frantisek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frantisek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Once i add spinner hubcaps to some new low profile tyres and bolt a bulldog hood ornament on it.... just kidding! I hope nobody had a real heart attack over that. ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575680607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925247, "authorName": "vanDijk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vandijk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "motor was chanced to a tr3a engine how is it possible to have a British heritage certificate of orginality", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575682797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3925537, "authorName": "Frantisek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frantisek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When i first rebuilt my other TR3 I didn't have the crank or a starter motor so i hooked a lawnmower rope around the front pully and was shocked at how easy it was to start. I think compression was pretty low since i had hand cut the head gaskets with an exacto blade. The crazy things you do when you're 20 years old.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1575692684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926003, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vanDijk The Heritage certificate shows how the car was \u201cborn with\u201d\u2019 the serial numbered powertrain and whaT OEM options car came with. Also color scheme and shipping details. By no means is the certificate a guarantee of matching numbers powertrain. Lots happens in 60 plus years ! It\u2019s a rare find when a TR3 has numbers matching motor,gearbox, rear dif. Obviously better from a collector point of view value wise if numbers match but it\u2019s not the end of the world if they don\u2019t. The European /British sports car scene is not as anal about numbers matching as the Corvette, muscle car crowd. ( that\u2019s why I\u2019ve switched my interest to British and Italian cars) A good condition Triumph, Jaguar,Alfa is still going to be worth good coin regardless numbers matching.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575730671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926024, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, the car has obviously been changed over to wire wheels since the pics show wheel studs for steel wheels. Do you have the steel wheels and hubcaps? Are the wire wheels new or used? What shape are the splines on the wheels and hubs? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575731095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926422, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steel wheels mounted with tires are available as are the hub caps. The wire wheels are used with excellent splines. Per the listing above: \"new splined hubs and knockoffs\" are mounted. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575742310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926604, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edmedbay My apologies on missing the description of wheels. I think your car will do quite well. It would be quite simple for the next owner, if they were hands on, to take this car to the next level. Or not. She looks like a great driver just as she sits. I find these cars super satisfying to work on. Parts readily available, and not expensive. Small mouth Tr3 and TR3B are the examples to buy if you can find one. It was wise of you to keep all the factory bits. Good luck !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575748998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926615, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tobyallen Thank you. A seller is always concerned about details! I owned my first small mouth in college and drove it from Seattle area, up north through Banff National Park, then back south to Minot, N. Dakota, unfortunately, the mixture was too lean, and burned a hole in a piston. Hitched to Michigan, three weeks later, my room mate and I drove his 61 Corvette back to Minot, hitched up the TR and towed it back to Michigan (must have been quite the sight to other drivers) then rebuilt the motor in the parking lot at college. Drove it back to Seattle next summer. Since then, a '59 TR3A, but love the small mouths and currently have three, two great runners and one in pieces. Time to open up some garage space. This one, however, is the strongest motor I've had.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1575749418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3926914, "authorName": "jfeiten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfeiten/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by jfeiten", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575762220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3928354, "authorName": "jaydill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No one has noted the \"wind wings\". They were a nice addition to my 59 TR3 as I recall.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575859998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3928394, "authorName": "buildernow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buildernow/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by buildernow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575862100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3931625, "authorName": "iso7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iso7/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by iso7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575947602, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3931909, "authorName": "Carmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice brake upgrade, but in photos 264 and 265 the inner control arm bushing are completely blown out. Also in 265, it's evident the inner tie rod boot is missing. I'd say a completely suspension and steering inspection and possible rebuild should be in this car's future, to go with the nice brakes. Overall, it looks to be a fairly decent car that's going to need some fiddling.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1575959412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3932426, "authorName": "Jagmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagmann/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Jagmann", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1575992449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3933024, "authorName": "Pbernstein2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbernstein2/", "bidAmount": 6999, "content": "$6,999 bid placed by Pbernstein2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576003294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3934438, "authorName": "NoWhammies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhammies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edmedbay looks like we are not going to get a video :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576013626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3934658, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, in ER with mother. Will try to get video of cold start on. It\u2019s raining here so I don\u2019t take car out. So only have a cold start video. It starts easily when cold with choke.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576015079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935555, "authorName": "NoWhammies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nowhammies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So sorry about your mother. Best of luck with your auction AND your mom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576028781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935689, "authorName": "JD1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jd1953/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by JD1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576032535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3935693, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've sent a cold start video to BaT, hopefully, it will appear on site soon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576032624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935696, "authorName": "jfeiten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfeiten/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by jfeiten", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576032699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3936337, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edmedbay has added a cold-start video to the listing.\n\nThank you for viewing!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576073240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936481, "authorName": "Tobyallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tobyallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not much action. This car IMHO is leaps and bounds superior to the red TR3 that was one of the most recent BaT offerings. Jeez, on that one the seller could not even bother to have to have a good battery in the car at sell time. And the paint.... it was a good 500 footer. With 200 plus pics on this example you have a pretty good idea what you are getting. Long ways off from a showpiece but a great driver. She\u2019s begging for a hands on new owner to take her up a few notches.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576075777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936517, "authorName": "Kromis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kromis/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Kromis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576076381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3936690, "authorName": "Bestbottles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bestbottles/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Bestbottles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576080049, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3936780, "authorName": "edmedbay (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edmedbay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tonyallen: Thank you for your comments. This car is one fun car to drive and always gets thumbs up from adults and kids alike! A very, very strong runner, Yes, it has its flaws, but it is 62 years young and that is why I posted all the pictures so that everyone interested could examine it closely. Its just a hoot to drive. I only have had top up once to take picture, other than that, I jacket up, turn up the heat and drive it as long as its dry outside. Good luck to all bidders!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576081818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936855, "authorName": "Kromis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kromis/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Kromis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576082877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3936940, "authorName": "mattis2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattis2/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by mattis2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576084535, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3937011, "authorName": "jfeiten", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfeiten/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by jfeiten", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576085583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3937215, "authorName": "Leith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like your style @jfeiten .. Nice car,detailed photos. It's a great time of year to buy, but as to whether or not it's a great time to sell, we shall see in 4 hours!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576088590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939169, "authorName": "Gust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gust/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Gust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576102029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3939215, "authorName": "DaftOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daftone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I could use one of these for Christmas ... Santa, where are you?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576102253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939273, "authorName": "Gust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/11/19 for $18,500 to Gust", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576102803, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3939286, "authorName": "ahavey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ahavey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a good buy here. Congrats to both buyer and seller! Now all the buyer needs is clear weather!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576102939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939308, "authorName": "EdwardR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edwardr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576103176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939691, "authorName": "Mrbritcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbritcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gracious! What a steal. Seasonal pricing. Congrats!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576108807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3939711, "authorName": "bstonetr6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bstonetr6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done. Very fair price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576109685, "type": "comment"}]