"Survivor"????!!!!

OK, someone tell me how this car is a "survivor" :shock:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/4235271117.html

 

It did survive. It could have been worse. It IS one of the few short skirt 70's.

 

I think it's one of those times when the definition of "survivor" is used very widely. Other than the cratered front end it looks OK. Definitely a lot more money in fixing it than what it is worth as it sits. At least the way I see it. Guess it really depends on how much frame damage is done as well. Sure did a number on that front end, that's for sure.

 

It also depends on what part of the country you are from, up here, because of all the road salt, a survivor might simply mean it does not need all the sheet metal and frame rails replaced.

 

simple - the guy driving survived the accident

o No:ou:

 

I wonder if the frame is bent. That front wheel looks a little askew.
Hoods can interchange from '68-'70. But finding the rest of those '70 only parts will be more of a challenge.

 

Maybe they meant they survived not going thru the windshield in the crash?

 

You should see the other guy :Brow:

Sorry, had to do it!
Matt

 

Before the car is sold and the advertisement goes off line:

From what I learned after a quick Google search, the word ''survivor'' is referring to the fact that the car has a blue or black California license plate:

Click here :Comp:

 

Erik,
Typically the term survivor is used to describe a car that is essentially untouched. The term isn't exclusive to California Blue & Black plate cars.
My personal definition of a survivor car is a car that aside from normal wear items that may have been replaced, (hoses, belts, filters etc)
Is untouched in most every way, including original paint.
This is an example of what I would consider a survivor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Regal-AMAZING-SURVIVOR-ONLY-9-729-ORIGINAL-MILES-MINT-CONDITION-PROTECT-O-PLATE-/281221425250?forcerrptr=true&hash=item417a1a6862&item=281221425250&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Like the term "Barn find" the term "Survivor" is way over used and abused.

 

^^ :gp: ^^ That is my definition too.

 

That's also my definition.

 

We agree on that, then.

Regarding old license plates;
Many states allow current registration with , "year of manufacture plate".
So, what is the big deal of having an old plate?

Especially , if the car is to be sold across a state line(s) , the current license plate is not relevant to the value of the car
At least that's my view

Edit
In Alabama , the license tag is registered to the 'owner' of the car,
When a car with Alabama license tag is sold; the tag stays with the SELLER.
Perhaps, this skews my view of the 'original California black plate' issue