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
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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: โDid you buy that jolly fine manifold off the shelf?โ
Person 2: โShelf? I made the shelf... My carโs built not bought, mate.โ
Person 1: โYou the man.โ
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