Really DUMB statements in car ads.

[Lynn]

We all gripe about some of the dumb things guys state in car ads or auctions. Some of the old stand-bys:

"Ran when parked." Don't know that it matters if it was parked 30+ years ago.

"I know what I got." Yeah, you just don't know what its worth.

Anyway, getting a bit bored today. Have been going 100 mph for way too long, so taking a lazy weekend. Ran across an ad with a really dumb statement and thought I would post here; I am sure you have seen something similar. Could be fun. Could suck.

Scratching my head after reading this one. Made me laugh.

"It runs well and is an excellent buy. (The key was put in the starter wrong and will not start) Will only need a new starter."

[Mr70]

"Rust Free"....i.e. I won't charge you more for the rust.

[scuncio]

“All the hard work has already been done” (refer to shell bolted to rotisserie, still needing floors and quarters).

“$100k car when finished”

“Great investment”

“Values are going nowhere but up”

[Jonesy]

"Wheels on the car dont come with it"

[67since67]

"Fully Restored True Survivor"

I actually saw that in an ad once...:rolleyes2: :bs:

[60sStuff]

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

[jerry455]

This is a perfect fun thread for a monday!
"Frame-Off Restoration" on a car unibody construction car.
or "Please call for price"...Because if I listed my asking price, you wouldn't call!

[lbnaz]

"Crusty as anything but looks fairly solid"

[GrumpyJeff]

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

[Lee Stewart]

"Radio Delete"

It's a no radio ordered putz!

[William]

Wotta deal...

[Oldss]

"Wheels on the car dont come with it"

This one is the worst!:frown:

[PeteLeathersac]

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'Runs out good'
I always wonder about ads w/ this one, should we bring coolant/oil/gas...a Dial gauge?:hmmm:

'Ready for Restoration'
Usually abandoned projects but somehow indicating the seller helped get it ready...which may actually be true if a nice car before they owned/touched/poorly stored/worked on it?:dunno:

'Numbers Match'
Occasionally used innocently but term usually meant to intentionally trick those not in the know to think parts are original when the exact opposite true and Non-original Restamp parts the actual reality.:shocked:

:beers:
~ Pete

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[60sStuff]

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.

[JP Emerson]

This was one of my favorites. The list of course could go on forever!
http://www.jpemerson.com/post/understanding-the-language-of-classic-car-brokers-and-sellers

JP

[njsteve]

"Radio Delete"

It's a no radio ordered putz!

Whenever I hear someone talk about "radio delete", I always proceed to tell them all about my gramma's 1968 Dart that was a 426 Hemi Super Stock Delete car.

...in other words it was a 225 six cylinder, base model.

That usually gets them to think about what they just said.

I guess in Camaro terms I could always talk about my brother's "1969 Camaro ZL1 delete" (A.K.A. his 1969 327 Camaro Coupe with a 3-speed stick) he drove in high school.

[Lynn]

Just ran across a new one. I am certain this has been stated before; I just didn't see it until today:

"has a v6 inline motor"

[John Brown]

As a parts buyer/seller, I always like it when a seller describes a part as NOS or New, when it's been used and abused.