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Built not Bought

A phrase used by car enthusiasts. It means the current owner of the car in question has paid for and/or done all the work to it themselves, rather than buying it pre-modified or renovated by a previous owner. This commands great respect by fellow enthusiasts.

My Chevrolet is built not bought

by YourAHarryWizard August 13, 2019

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Built not bought

The anti-chequebook approach to the restoration and modification of old cars, in particular classic Fords. Budget, DIY home-grown fabrication and dedication as opposed to ready-made parts. In the shed, not off the shelf.

Person 1: โ€œDid you buy that jolly fine manifold off the shelf?โ€

Person 2: โ€œShelf? I made the shelf... My carโ€™s built not bought, mate.โ€

Person 1: โ€œYou the man.โ€

by Classic Ford mag September 17, 2009

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