Really DUMB statements in car ads.

[Jonesy]

"Wheels on the car dont come with it"

[67since67]

"Fully Restored True Survivor"

I actually saw that in an ad once...

[60sStuff]

An honest Survivor …… has one repaint, more BS.

[GrumpyJeff]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

An honest Survivor …… has one repaint, more BS.

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

[60sStuff]

Originally Posted by GrumpyJeff

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.

[Oldss]

Originally Posted by Jonesy

"Wheels on the car dont come with it"

This one is the worst!