Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

[Dave F.]

"If the car is not sold now, it'll be going to Barrett-Jackson"

By my calculation there should be about 35,000 cars at Barrett this year.

-Dave

[Mark Milner]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

I thought it was "Restored".

And of course, all variations - "100% restored", "90% restored", "99% restored", "restored to NCRS standards", "80% restored", and so on.

I also thought the "These cars sell for high dollars at Barrett Jackson" and "When finished, this car can bring high dollars at Barrett Jackson" were more common than the "going to Barrett Jackson".

[Larry S.]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

I would have to say "restored" is often used instead of them saying
"we purchased a case or eastwoods paint and repainted every thing including the rust and grease"

Also "Rare" is often over used

[Edward Boyd]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

"Numbers Matching" wins hands down; it's applied everywhere by people who haven't a clue as to its origin or meaning.

[don 42616]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

All the above is true. What about "rare".

[John U.]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

Don't forget "All Original"
New motor, custom paint, custom interior, new stereo/CD but it's all original!!!
Later,
JU

[Brian M.]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

What about the old "I'm selling this for a friend"

[Terry D.]

Driven by little old lady on Sunday's only! *NM*

[Chris L.]

Re: Driven by little old lady on Sunday's only!

I like the "numbers matching" line and when you go to look at the car the only numbers that match are the front and rear licenses plates!!!!!!!!

[Wayne K.]

How about "no hit" and "show paint". *NM*

[Loren L.]

I've always liked

"Ready for Restoration".

[Dave S.]

Re: I've always liked

Most Factory correct components including . . . .

[Jim W.]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

I know a guy locally with a base small block '67 driver who is convinced his car is worth $100k plus after watching the BJ auction on the Speed Channel. BJ has definely warped some folk's thinking regarding Corvette values.

[John U.]

Re: Most overused phrase - One owner

The guy who just sold it to me bought it from the original owner 12 years ago......duh!!!

[Warren F.]

Re: Most overused phrase in classic car hobby

Or how about " it will be an easy resto for whoever gets it"