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Looked at a 1972 that I passed on buying.
It was tired and just worn for its age. That's fine.
Which begs the question; what is the difference between a Survivor car and one that's just not been fixed and maintained well for 45 yrs?
It was repainted. Over 100K and engine not rebuilt. I think only the minimum was done to keep it on the road.
Asked and answered MANY times (SEARCH function is nice to use).
A true "Survivor" car has had NOTHING done to it...it is still in the same condition as it came from the factory--no replacement parts, yada, yada....
If a car is "worn, tired" but has been repainted and maintained by replacing exhausted parts with common over-the-counter stuff, ...it's just like a million other vintage cars. Just because it's old and tired doesn't give a car any special status.
Looked at a 1972 that I passed on buying.
It was tired and just worn for its age. That's fine.
Which begs the question; what is the difference between a Survivor car and one that's just not been fixed and maintained well for 45 yrs?
It was repainted. Over 100K and engine not rebuilt. I think only the minimum was done to keep it on the road.
Check out Bloomington Gold "survivor" class. Other than a repaint. you can get Survivor status with less than 100% original parts.
Looked at a 1972 that I passed on buying.
It was tired and just worn for its age. That's fine.
Which begs the question; what is the difference between a Survivor car and one that's just not been fixed and maintained well for 45 yrs?
It was repainted. Over 100K and engine not rebuilt. I think only the minimum was done to keep it on the road.
I always like seeing pictures of original looking '68 to '72 Corvettes. My '71 is an example of fixing and maintaining for 46 years to keep it operational, I've owned it for 42 years. Original paint, interior, and soft-top, with 55K miles. Non-original exhaust, alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, and radiator.
Yes, it's tired, but I have no interest in restoring the car, the next owner can do that. I think mine would be a reference for non-restored condition.
Survivor is a trademark term of bloomington gold.. there are now 3 tiers of survivor class.. you can actually get the 3rd tier of survivor award with a repaint.. or a new engine.. survivor judging is actually a point system where a certain level of points is achieved. 100% is not required.
but that is just the specifics.. in general, to the general public and a corvette novice, a survivor is a car that is greatly original... just like 'numbers matching' has a general connotation of 'original engine'.. although the knowledgeable folks know that's not the case.
I always like seeing pictures of original looking '68 to '72 Corvettes. My '71 is an example of fixing and maintaining for 46 years to keep it operational, I've owned it for 42 years. Original paint, interior, and soft-top, with 55K miles. Non-original exhaust, alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, and radiator.
Yes, it's tired, but I have no interest in restoring the car, the next owner can do that. I think mine would be a reference for non-restored condition.
Nothing wrong with a "tired" Vette. I'm 75 and tired, but I'm still "driveable"!
So i am guessing...if orginal is your bag, wouldnt a survivor be far more desirable than restored with even if nos parts are used a restored car isnt original,
So which fetch more if comparable the survivor or the restored c3?
So i am guessing...if orginal is your bag, wouldnt a survivor be far more desirable than restored with even if nos parts are used a restored car isnt original,
So which fetch more if comparable the survivor or the restored c3?
I know this is the extreme, but I would rather have Alan's '71 Restored Corvette than any '71 Survivor Corvette in the world.
I would open the sliding glass doors, remove the furniture, and park it in my living room.
I know this is the extreme, but I would rather have Alan's '71 Restored Corvette than any '71 Survivor Corvette in the world.
I would open the sliding glass doors, remove the furniture, and park it in my living room.
I love alans car its art work no doubt but i have to have a car i can drive, his car is beyond driving.
Hi 71G,
I ALWAYS enjoy seeing photos of your car.
It's really what's on many, many, people's 'list'…. 68-72, big block, 4-speed, a/c, convertible!!!!!
42 years is a nice long time! Cars have certainly changed during that time.
Regards,
Alan
I always like seeing pictures of original looking '68 to '72 Corvettes. My '71 is an example of fixing and maintaining for 46 years to keep it operational, I've owned it for 42 years. Original paint, interior, and soft-top, with 55K miles. Non-original exhaust, alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, and radiator.
Yes, it's tired, but I have no interest in restoring the car, the next owner can do that. I think mine would be a reference for non-restored condition.
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