even bloomington gold would be ashamed of "survivor" being stretched this bad!

[69charger2002]

this is ridiculous.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALL-ORIGINAL-SURVIVOR-CAR_W0QQitemZ170332429877QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item27a89a9e35&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318

all original survivor? i see more things unoriginal about this car than i do that ARE original. take away the rusted out body/paint you pretty much have nothing...

survivor:
1. original motor-  NOPE
2. original color engine bay- NOPE
3. original paint- well considering it's down to 80% body left, i guess we can give him this one
4. original interior- YES!
5. original wheels-NOPE
6. original miles-NOPE
7. original vinyl top- NOPE

man crap like this just pisses me off. his weak little description doesn't even TALK about the rotted out frame on the driver's side under the front seat area.. and he goes from saying all original survivor..and in the 3 lines of description he talks about stuff that is anything but original
anything to make a buck      

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Its amazing just how stupid some people are!

[Mike DC]

 
"Survivor" is like "muscle car."  As time goes by the term's application seems to gradually widen. 

[Bob]

This statement disqualifies his "Original" statement.


Up for auction is a 1969 Dodge Charger This car is all original down to the paint and interior.  Previous owner installed 340 crate motor with a rebuilt transmission.  Car has new cragar s/s wheels  all of the way around with new goodyear tires.  Also has disc brake conversion with new spindles and KYB shocks.

[72chargerSE]

Only thing that Charger survived was the last 40 years!!!   

[FastbackJon]

Someone had this '66 on eBay for a while reporting it as "all original."

http://www.1966-67chargerregistry.com/list/indv.php?year=66&pic=3605780

Fender tag shows it should have a green interior and roof stripes, so other than the wrong air cleaner and battery, it's not only been repainted but also re-upholstered with the wrong color interior!

[74Rallye]

Can you even get a 340 crate motor?

[rav440]

Only thing that Charger survived was the last 40 years!!!   

[TUFCAT]

There seems to be a new pop culture term....refering to older restorations as "survivors".

It's disgusting to hear some consignors at Barrett-Jackson referred to their cars as survivors.

I'm happy when Steve Manante, Mike Joy, and Bob Varsha correct the terminology on the vehicle card as to what a survivor means.

As an owner of an original paint survivor, I'm quick to point out to others that my car has been "detailed" or "restored".

For example, the seats and carpet have been restored, but the engine block was only degreased and repainted, and the entire exterior has only been heavily "detailed" (protecting the original paint).

I always tell people that it took a couple years to make it this nice.....and there's a huge difference in the term "survivor" and "original".  Some people wouldn't look twice if they saw my car in its "original" (as purchased condition).   ...because its been improved beyond the normal wear and tear expected for a 42 year old car.

[dpm68]

They haven't made that type of Missouri plate for 20 years.