What is a sorted out car, 63 ebay
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Sorted out. Everything works like it should. And there is no issiues
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This is distinct from "restored", as we all know, restorers focus on cosmetic things, and could care less if everything works as it should and the car is a good driver. Restored cars need much sorting out, in my experience, as restorers are not mechanics, they are little more than body shops.
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This is also my definition, and it drives perfectly and you could drive it anywhere without fear of a break down.
This is distinct from "restored", as we all know, restorers focus on cosmetic things, and could care less if everything works as it should and the car is a good driver. Restored cars need much sorting out, in my experience, as restorers are not mechanics, they are little more than body shops.
This is distinct from "restored", as we all know, restorers focus on cosmetic things, and could care less if everything works as it should and the car is a good driver. Restored cars need much sorting out, in my experience, as restorers are not mechanics, they are little more than body shops.
I've restored my cars....and do 98% of the mechanical work.
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This is consistently what I've heard for the past 40 years, usually from British people. I once had an Aussie threaten to 'sort me out' on another forum after I'd rubbed him the wrong way. I was glad he was on another continent far away. Every Aussied I've ever met was tough as an old boot.
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You'll hear the phrase "well sorted" on Wheeler Dealer a lot...
But, to the point, I don't put too much store in vague comments by sellers.
Some sellers don't understand why you'd want an original clock to work or carpet that isn't worn out or headlight buckets to work together..
But, to the point, I don't put too much store in vague comments by sellers.
Some sellers don't understand why you'd want an original clock to work or carpet that isn't worn out or headlight buckets to work together..
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It's puffery.
Def: Advertising or sales presentation relying on exaggerations, opinions, and superlatives, with little or no credible evidence to support its vague claims. Puffery may be tolerated to an extent so long as it does not amount to misrepresentation (false claim of possessing certain positive attributes or of not possessing certain negative attributes).
Def: Advertising or sales presentation relying on exaggerations, opinions, and superlatives, with little or no credible evidence to support its vague claims. Puffery may be tolerated to an extent so long as it does not amount to misrepresentation (false claim of possessing certain positive attributes or of not possessing certain negative attributes).
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Hobbyist restorers are not what I am talking about, I am talking about people who do restorations for a living.
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Like Frankie says, it's commonly used in Wheeler Dealers which I think has made the term more common in the States in recent years.
It's not calling the car "restored," it's just a very, very generalized term meaning rather car has been "gone through" for items working and obvious problems being addressed. It usually refers to the small stuff.
People shouldn't get too caught up in it as of course terms are used incorrectly all the time. It's no different than saying a car is "unmolested" or a "no excuses" car, descriptors that may or may not be accurate. You still have to check the car.
But if the car's horn or windshield wipers don't work or it's missing a hubcap or it has a '75 steering wheel on it, I wouldn't call it "well sorted."
It's not calling the car "restored," it's just a very, very generalized term meaning rather car has been "gone through" for items working and obvious problems being addressed. It usually refers to the small stuff.
People shouldn't get too caught up in it as of course terms are used incorrectly all the time. It's no different than saying a car is "unmolested" or a "no excuses" car, descriptors that may or may not be accurate. You still have to check the car.
But if the car's horn or windshield wipers don't work or it's missing a hubcap or it has a '75 steering wheel on it, I wouldn't call it "well sorted."
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Like Frankie says, it's commonly used in Wheeler Dealers which I think has made the term more common in the States in recent years.
It's not calling the car "restored," it's just a very, very generalized term meaning rather car has been "gone through" for items working and obvious problems being addressed. It usually refers to the small stuff.
People shouldn't get too caught up in it as of course terms are used incorrectly all the time. It's no different than saying a car is "unmolested" or a "no excuses" car, descriptors that may or may not be accurate. You still have to check the car.
But if the car's horn or windshield wipers don't work or it's missing a hubcap or it has a '75 steering wheel on it, I wouldn't call it "well sorted."
It's not calling the car "restored," it's just a very, very generalized term meaning rather car has been "gone through" for items working and obvious problems being addressed. It usually refers to the small stuff.
People shouldn't get too caught up in it as of course terms are used incorrectly all the time. It's no different than saying a car is "unmolested" or a "no excuses" car, descriptors that may or may not be accurate. You still have to check the car.
But if the car's horn or windshield wipers don't work or it's missing a hubcap or it has a '75 steering wheel on it, I wouldn't call it "well sorted."
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