I believe the NCRS allows repaints in their survivor class. And no one questions John Z's car, which has a warranty shortblock.
It's a term subject to interpretation.
I agree it is all in the eyes of the "seller" these days, and each seller makes his best case of how their car should be considered a survivor.
"it has all original panels"
" it was repainted in the original colors"
"replacement motor was built using original specs or parts"
"original owner put new quarters on the car to keep it in pristine condition"
" Car only has 15k miles and was treated to a full restoration"
I have seen all these descriptions and more, used to classify a classic car as a survivor.
I think it is just easier to say unrestored vs. restored, and even then there is some grey area on what has been maintained vs left to age.
I like Cooks car that he got from his dad. Darrell does a great job of keeping up on it and maintaining it so it can be driven. To me his car fits what I would consider unrestored. I would also put Gary's Orange RS Z in there. Just my 2 cents
