58L-Y8 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 1926 Ajax by Nash - $6800 - Morgantown, WV - Not Mine https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/morgantown-1926-ajax-nash/7141388175.html 1926 ajax nash trade for vintage truck .Needs restored. Comes with Bill of sale no title I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1926 Ajax sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 "needs restored"...funny how often people drop the infinitive "to be". I see it quite often. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 Yes, Incorrect English usage is irritating and too common in advertisements. I simply copy what they post, rather than correct what they write to "needs to be restored" or "needs restoration". This 1926 Ajax is an AACA HPOF Class prospect for the person who appreciates originality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 google "needs washed" The dropped infinitive is really common in western PA, southern Ohio, IN. But common doesn't mean also right, just commonly wrong. I saw it in a press release from a company in Ohio. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozer Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) The body, below belt line, should be mallard green if original paint. Can’t tell for sure, but I don’t think this car is sporting original paint. Big question, is the engine in good shape. I think Ajax had seven main bearings. Would be an expensive Babbitt job. Does anyone here know this car? Radiator badge is wrong, Ajax hubcaps not there and near impossible to find. Looks to be very solid car with decent original upholstery. Interesting. Edited June 19, 2020 by Doozer (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: "needs restored"...funny how often people drop the infinitive "to be". I see it quite often. Saving payment for two words in a ad makes one wonder what costs are spared on car repair. And another car pictured on the trailer. With a bill of sale, no paperwork. My grandfather had a guy named Nelson who worked for him. Sometimes I would hear my grandfather muttering "Nellie says don't make it so ospious." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, bryankazmer said: google "needs washed" The dropped infinitive is really common in western PA, southern Ohio, IN. But common doesn't mean also right, just commonly wrong. I saw it in a press release from a company in Ohio. Common in SE PA too. Drives me nuts when I hear it. Eight years of proper English education by Sister Mary Discipline still rings in my ears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Geez, you guys don't know how good you have it back east there. Here in the greater LA area most ads for vintage cars have these two words: "needs lowered" 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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