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Old 12-21-2021, 01:29 AM
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I always referred to my 70 RS/Z28 as a unrestored Survivor with 1 repaint in early 80's, Car is a 34,000 mile car with maybe 90% 0f its OEM born with assembly line parts still intact. Exaust, Battery, Shocks, Belts and Hoses only have all been replaced over the years. So its sounds like you guys would consider this a very nice Original ,unrestored car and technically not a "Survivor" ??your thoughts ? thanks
Hi Jeff,

Since you quoted me, then I’ll respond first.

There are many conversations on the internet pertaining to what constitutes the term Survivor on an older vintage automobile.

It usually starts with paint. A Survivor must have it’s “Factory” applied paint, along with it’s born with Powertrain, Interior, Trim, etc.

As you said, your car sounds like a very nice Original unrestored car with low miles, but it does not have its Factory paint job, therefore I would not consider it a true Survivor.

If the vintage collectible car market started accepting repainted cars as Survivors then all bets are off.

I’m curious why your car was repainted with such low mileage?

Thanks, Chris.
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