Read especially the ads below to familiarize yourself with highlighted text.
Terms :
| Rare | Means parts are either extremely high dollar or obsolete without fabrication. |
| Collector Car | Aren't they all? This shouldn't sway you. |
| Too Many Projects | Either tired of it, broke or needs too much $ to restore. |
| Due to Health | Maybe true occasionally but more often not. Needs sex and you could be it. |
| Easy fixed | If it's that easy, why not fix it. |
| Running when parked | So was most cars. Means it don't run. |
| Common Problem | Means it can't be fixed. |
| Right to End Early | If it don't bring what they want (especially when no reserve is placed), they cancel it. |
| Southern Car | If it is a real one or a transplant and which part of the south. |
| Project Car | May not even be fit to use as a parts car. |
| Very. Very Rare | There is a reason most times, it's ugly. |
| Maybe.... | In other words they don't have a clue. |
| with the exception | Means what comes next is usually about to undermine what was earlier stated. |
Ad Examples, these are actual ads:
Ad1- If it were that easy to fix why not fix it.
Means RUST - " No panel rust, good floor plates. Some "bubble" scars in paint job on right rear (see photo), but surface only (may be fixed with patch paint job)" Means $ -" Needs minor electrical work (most likely contact cleaning in firewall panel for headlights, turn signals, radio)" In same ad Sales Pitch - "Excellent condition, great for the collector"
Ad2- Sounds like this one needs a lot. Loaded with oxymorons.
"The interior is in great condition, seats are slightly faded. Has boot cover for convertible top. Top is in good condition, some fading also. Has new exhaust, air conditioner works but will need charging. Overall this is a good car."
Ad3 - Ad Reads "2 DOOR RUST FREE SOUTHERN CAR!! NICE!!!"
"1979 malibu from the south with very little (if any) rust. (you might find a little if you look real hard)." This after a new paint job?
AD4 - But it was always kept outta the sun.
"It was always garage kept prior to then, and ever since it has been parked under a carport or shelter. The sun has destroyed the dash pad and the vinyl top. The top of the rear seat has sun damage, and the outer top corners of the front seat tops are worn....All glass is good. There is a spot on the windshield where a bulls-eye chip was repaired, but it is still good enough for a driver. " By the time this car ad was done...junkyard time.