[{"id": 10885903, "authorName": "gb70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gb70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\r\n\r\nThis looks like a blast to drive and hope you can upload a driving video. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m curious, did you special order this one or just happen to find it on a dealers lot?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678200978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10885986, "authorName": "martineberle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martineberle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Three pedal GP, Go-Kart right there. Makes me want to get into it and drive off. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678201727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886109, "authorName": "CRUSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned the previous generation GP and can guarantee miles of smiles with any of them!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678202727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886197, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My lady's boss (a Woman) drove a 5.0 '84 Mustang, then moved on to a '96 Cobra, This was her next car.\n\nPart of the reason I don't say \"guys\" here and occasionally call out machismo. \n\nMy wife was surprised that her boss (again a woman) and I could talk cars for hours, along with the woman who worked in personel (who once owned a Citreon DS).\n\nClaudia got cancer not long after her JCW GP purchase, she was a mechanical engineer, with a career at Ford, and a Master's thesis on heat transfer and a particular interest in Wankle engines. \n\n Go women!\n\n... stepping off my soapbox.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1678203537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886251, "authorName": "cybergearit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cybergearit/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by cybergearit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678203875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10886656, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While there were 2000 produced, 500 were imported to the US. This is #261 out of the 500 US 2013 GPs. The cars sent to other markets were numbered differently or not at all. (I own #136.)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678207020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886875, "authorName": "MiniGP261 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minigp261/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello GP Fans,\r\n\r\nLooking to pass this beauty to the next owner who will truly enjoy driving this car. Bought solely for weekend gateaway as you can tell from the low mileage. I was able to obtain a GP3 which barely has 1K since I bought new so rather see the GP2 in good hands as it will not get much attention from me \ud83d\ude06. \r\nNo issues since new purchase outside of having to replace battery as it sat for a period of time during my busy traveling schedule.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678208647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10886904, "authorName": "MiniGP261 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minigp261/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gb70 I owned a 2007 Mini Cooper S hardtop after watching the movie Italian Job \ud83e\udd23, and fell in love with Mini brand since. The story with GP2 was I had to use the restroom and happen to pass by Mini dealer on the way home and saw this car inside the showroom. It was love at first sight. I missed on getting a GP1 so was not going to let this go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678208905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10887135, "authorName": "kconner5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kconner5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example! Looking forward to watching this unfold. Loved my GP2 when I had it", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678210363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10891037, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GP2 also came from the factory with SiriusXM radio. Also does not have cruise control, if that matters to the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678225859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892030, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I keep wanting a Mini, then I look at the seats, these are better than most, but the interior design just doesn't work for me. I almost sprung for a Mini Roadster. My go-to mechanic when for jobs that are too messy, tells me he won't ever do a clutch on one of these again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678230710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893656, "authorName": "solidol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solidol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fez, you have to be ready for some compromises, packaging alone may challenge your ability to DIY things one may think are quick and simple but instead require special attitude. \r\n\r\nYears later I'm still recovering from N14 maintenance, but miss R56 every so often.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678252173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10896241, "authorName": "LuvBritCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luvbritcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@solidol Yes, there were some issues with the N14 engine when it was introduced in 2007. The N18 replaced it in mid-2010 and addressed the significant issues of the N14. I've had two MINIs with the N18, such as the GP2 has, and never had any problems with either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678299006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10897991, "authorName": "solidol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solidol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LuvBritCars, that's true and I haven't heard anything major about N18 (this GP) either.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678306040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10900213, "authorName": "Synergyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/synergyracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any oil issues with this one? My understanding is that this engine tends to use a lot of oil.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678314821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10900428, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678315766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10900852, "authorName": "MiniGP261 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minigp261/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Synergyracer, luckily no oil issues with this car. It was parked in my garage since purchase until GP3 arrived so it lost priority \ud83d\ude06. Garage floor remained clean and oil-free.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678317491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10925574, "authorName": "THETOYBOX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetoybox/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by THETOYBOX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678565956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10936417, "authorName": "cidiel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cidiel/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by cidiel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678678276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10936794, "authorName": "realdealatthewheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdealatthewheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An adult size go cart on steroids. Cancel your Viagra prescription, just a couple of hours of driving this car and you\u2019ll be fully back to normal \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1678706601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10937393, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678717206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10938249, "authorName": "THETOYBOX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thetoybox/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by THETOYBOX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678724948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10942870, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678744110, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10943147, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the case when one can say that everything Works!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678746616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10944224, "authorName": "andrew.rodriguez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew.rodriguez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everything works but\u2026.probably still need to do full all-fluid change and full inspections regardless", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678757821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946771, "authorName": "StefanThePro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stefanthepro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this GP and would love to add it to the stable but Im bidding on another car! I would love to see this GP loved and appreciated for what it is; a Racecar on the street! I have a few MINI's for street and IMSA/TCA use and I can say that these GP's are every bit a rush and can hold their own on track with the best of them! Good luck and safe travels to the winner! (Wish I saw this sooner!)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678811041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947139, "authorName": "andrew.rodriguez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew.rodriguez/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by andrew.rodriguez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678813181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947461, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678814501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947540, "authorName": "andrew.rodriguez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrew.rodriguez/", "bidAmount": 22750, "content": "$22,750 bid placed by andrew.rodriguez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678814809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947548, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678814844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947599, "authorName": "rrsport1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrsport1/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by rrsport1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815029, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947623, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947670, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947674, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815276, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947703, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 27250, "content": "$27,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947711, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are such fun cars. A fitting tribute to the original while meeting modern regulations.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947713, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815398, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947720, "authorName": "rrsport1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrsport1/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by rrsport1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947725, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947753, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947758, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947785, "authorName": "bhoffma1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhoffma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone had this car's clone at the Silver State Classic Challenge in September. We ended up following it to the staging area. Very clean exhaust sound and it ripped off the starting line! Looks like a great time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947795, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947799, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947807, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 31250, "content": "$31,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947812, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815718, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947822, "authorName": "doorite1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doorite1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe how much this car has gone UP in the past 45 minutes!!! WOW!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678815745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947831, "authorName": "jsangerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsangerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun finish here!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678815784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947834, "authorName": "doorite1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doorite1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller has GOT to be pleased with the bidding war going on!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947845, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 32250, "content": "$32,250 bid placed by tfsh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947867, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678815872, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10947910, "authorName": "66shelby094", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66shelby094/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/14/23 for $33,000 to 66shelby094", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678816022, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10947925, "authorName": "tfsh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tfsh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats, passing this one up", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678816063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947928, "authorName": "GTSrocks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtsrocks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats \u2026.awesome bidding. Quite the show.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678816074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10948008, "authorName": "MiniGP261 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minigp261/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the excitement @tfsh and @66shelby094! My blood pressure went through the roof \ud83d\ude06\r\nGreat car coming your way @66shelby094, Congratulations!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678816359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10948035, "authorName": "1Marine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1marine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, it was interesting to watch\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678816478, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10949055, "authorName": "nicksatkovich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicksatkovich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great auction, congrats to both parties!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678820658, "type": "comment"}]