[{"id": 12320157, "authorName": "pastor-russ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastor-russ/", "bidAmount": 1954, "content": "$1,954 bid placed by pastor-russ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693340943, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12321111, "authorName": "bachldrs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bachldrs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmm... What\u2019s with picture #53? That\u2019s not the same car; it\u2019s a \u201953 TD. \u2018Looks like a pretty nice car. If engine internals are OK, Are Windscreen wiper blades there someplace? it should be a pretty easy project. \u2018Will be watching.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693343759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12321745, "authorName": "P30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I can get the wife to keep her Tahoe in the driveway this winter I'll take a shot at this one. Would pair nicely with my \"60 fixed head. I'm a sucker for red anyway. Never owned a TF but this might be pretty straight forward if the tub is ok.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693345858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12322051, "authorName": "Estefano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/estefano/", "bidAmount": 2134, "content": "$2,134 bid placed by Estefano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693348216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12322757, "authorName": "57-300c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/57-300c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the original engine available?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693354418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12323078, "authorName": "hueyhoolihan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hueyhoolihan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "could end up being a simple and inexpensive fix for someone willing to take a chance. or better yet go see it and take a battery and a few tools along... it might just need a bit of old fashioned know-how to get it going. \r\n\r\notherwise, appears to be in decent condition.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693357099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12323817, "authorName": "broodie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broodie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "car is titled under original engine number, yet car has a replacement engine ........ how does that work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693367939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12324307, "authorName": "USSIntrepid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ussintrepid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you perhaps have just the frames for the side curtains? Very expensive to replace.\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693396141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12324671, "authorName": "spencer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When built these had felt pads between the fuel tank and the bolt on side covers with the chrome edge. It is very common for the felt to hold water and rust the tank through. I would bet dollars to donuts that is the hole mentioned. Replacement fuel tanks are not worth trying to make fit. Better to get a metal working specialist to fix the existing original tank. If it turns over it will run. Those octagonal brass engine plates are or were available. The car looks great. A lot of things usually done wrong are done right like the door panel install and the hood lay transition to the cowl top seam. The dash finish should be a bronze paint.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693401388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12325565, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bachldrs, you are correct. My bad. I found that photo in an envelope of old pictures of the car. I didn't notice that it was different. Unfortunately I do not have the windscreen wipers.\r\n\r\n57-300-c, I do not have the original engine. This was the engine when my father bought the car. I did not realize that it was not the original.\r\n\r\nUSS Intrepid, Unfortunately I do not have the frames for the side curtains. The only thing not shown that conveys is a 'whole car\" cloth weatherproof cover.\r\n\r\nspencer, those are great comments. I will look for evidence of rust near the felt pads.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693408961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12325950, "authorName": "spencer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1977blazer, Have you checked the side curtain compartment behind the seat for the curtains? Just thought I would ask in case they were there and you were not aware. Thank you. Spencer", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693412040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12326256, "authorName": "SFF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1977blazer, I am a prior owner of this car, and have a lot of info and photos from years ago which you may be interested in. Regards, Steve", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1693414059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12326882, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spencer, I had no idea there was a compartment. I will look for that as soon as I am able, and post the results of my search.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693416202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12327124, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SFF, Oh wow, that's awesome. Please use the \"Contact Seller\" button, under the BaT Essentials box near the top of this page. I would be happy to get any info and photos that you are willing to share. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693416827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12329394, "authorName": "spencer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spencer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1977Blazer, The side curtain compartment is a part of the back wall of the body tub on the inside and has a leather strap with a snap. The curtains reside there and are a bit of a puzzle to fit in properly. I will cross my fingers that they are there. Good luck! Spencer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693423249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12330634, "authorName": "jzaborsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jzaborsky/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by jzaborsky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693427456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12331610, "authorName": "rbcnewfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 3509, "content": "$3,509 bid placed by rbcnewfield", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693431067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12335034, "authorName": "Bentley3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentley3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@spencer, the side curtain box on a TF is under the horizontal cover just behind the seat. TD and earlier had the box at the back of the tub.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693491485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12339164, "authorName": "wfowks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfowks/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by wfowks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693510863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12342567, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @SFF for the history on the car. There are corrections to the listing. @SFF bought the car in St. Louis in November 1980. It was green. In 1983 he performed a restoration in Visalia, Califoria. Ninteen years later, in Norfolk Virginia, he sold it to my father in May 2002 which corresponds to the Virginia Title \"Established 6/14/02\"\r\n\r\nI am not sure, but I believe this was the second red MG that my father owned. The car in photo #53 appears in photos that have my fathers initials on a Virginia License plate that expires in 1981. Perhaps that is why I believed that he bought this car in the early eighties.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693536912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342604, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SFF mentioned that the replacement engine was in the car when he bought it in 1980. My apologies, the photos got out of order.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693537401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12342660, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eurika! The side curtains are included with the car! They are in good condition with just a little cloudiness in the clear part. The fabric is in excellent condition and the frames appear to be brand new. Thanks to the folks for instructing me where to look. I did not find a \"boot cover\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693538465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343428, "authorName": "morganplus8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morganplus8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice old TF, pretty straight and complete, typical incorrect interior color, etc. Shame you can't get it running with the lawn mower gas can and take it around the block.......... Still a good project for someone willing to take a chance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693572521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12343552, "authorName": "Teastone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teastone/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Teastone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693574201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12344801, "authorName": "Abides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abides/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Abides", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693585507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12345081, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all! \r\n\r\nThanks to the prior owner, @SSF, for chiming in and providing some extra detail. We have adjusted the timeline accordingly. We love hearing from prior owners who have additional context - one of the most valuable aspects of the community! \r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1693587430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12352933, "authorName": "SFF", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the prior owner, I'll add some thoughts. I'm not acting on behalf of the seller and I hope for a great new home for this MG to keep it on the road for many years.\r\n - the car looks to be nearly unchanged from when I sold it to the seller's father in 2002\r\n - the seats are leather, and the rest of the trim vinyl (from Moss Motors)\r\n - the engine was rebuilt in 1983 and I reset the odometer then, so I believe the 9,300 miles is since 1983\r\n - I did not do anything to the brakes during my ownership other than to replace the flex hoses\r\n - the tires look to be the same Michelin XZX's that I put on the car in the 1990's (I recall highlighting the 155SR15 on the tires)\r\n - I believe it will be pretty easy to get this car running again - I'd go with a new battery, flush the fuel tank and fuel lines, new fuel filter, and an oil change...and oil up the dampers in the SU carbs. But I wouldn't drive it very far if the tires are as old as I suspect.\r\n Good luck to both new buyer and seller.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1693673309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12357924, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693702227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12357963, "authorName": "pbf777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbf777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's interesting that the photos of the car in green has \"1500\" badges, but the (current) data plate says \"XPAG\" vs. \"XPEG\", and then it's registered as a '54 not a '55, so I'm assuming that the '1500' badges actually didn't belong mounted back then?\r\n\r\nScott.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693703022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12362538, "authorName": "Rogerthat123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerthat123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About the vin, not that I'm concerned with it's legitimacy, but my state needs to confirm vin #'s before issuing a title. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693768900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12368990, "authorName": "Steve_Olmsted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_olmsted/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Steve_Olmsted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693851465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12374010, "authorName": "CTE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cte/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would bet with a little auxiliary fuel tank and a new battery that TF will fire right up!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693918577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12374055, "authorName": "Racingspridget", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racingspridget/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by Racingspridget", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693919334, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12374922, "authorName": "Jamesmoore1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesmoore1989/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Jamesmoore1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693928637, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12375454, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693933112, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12377342, "authorName": "Steve_Olmsted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_olmsted/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Steve_Olmsted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693939698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12377912, "authorName": "emenon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emenon/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by emenon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693941350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378273, "authorName": "elly18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elly18/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by elly18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693942797, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378299, "authorName": "rbcnewfield", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbcnewfield/", "bidAmount": 7309, "content": "$7,309 bid placed by rbcnewfield", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693942856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378504, "authorName": "Speedfetish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedfetish/", "bidAmount": 7409, "content": "$7,409 bid placed by Speedfetish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693943543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378518, "authorName": "wfowks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wfowks/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by wfowks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693943572, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378705, "authorName": "Angryjoe111", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angryjoe111/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Angryjoe111", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693944083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12378947, "authorName": "Steve_Olmsted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_olmsted/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Steve_Olmsted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693944723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379084, "authorName": "elly18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elly18/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by elly18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379166, "authorName": "Steve_Olmsted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_olmsted/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Steve_Olmsted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379203, "authorName": "bob9519", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob9519/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by bob9519", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379223, "authorName": "Steve_Olmsted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_olmsted/", "bidAmount": 11350, "content": "$11,350 bid placed by Steve_Olmsted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945591, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379230, "authorName": "bob9519", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bob9519/", "bidAmount": 11700, "content": "$11,700 bid placed by bob9519", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379259, "authorName": "Rewob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rewob/", "bidAmount": 12540, "content": "$12,540 bid placed by Rewob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12379266, "authorName": "bearman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bearman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys, keep bidding. She is still way under value. Anyone priced side curtains lately,$$$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12379284, "authorName": "wmoore2206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmoore2206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very few people use side curtains anyway", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1693945820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12379291, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you use it as a daily driver, you will!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12379295, "authorName": "Rewob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rewob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/5/23 for $12,540 to Rewob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945854, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12379303, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such an outstanding deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693945867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12379375, "authorName": "wmoore2206", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmoore2206/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Novus plexiglas scratch remover will fix that back window", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1693946126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12379387, "authorName": "1977Blazer (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1977blazer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rewob, Congratulations! I think you got a very cool car at a great price. My father loved this old car, and I'm happy that it will go to a good home.\r\n\r\nThanks to all of you who helped out in so many ways.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1693946159, "type": "comment"}]