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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
It's because they have a squad of mechanics that make sure they are maintained, but yes the condition would vary depending on the storage mechanisms. Even just starting up a car that has been sitting with fuel in it's tank (which spoils) for a few years will cause havoc if not treated or maintained properly before the car is started up.
Yep, pretty much what I was saying.
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Exactly what you were saying.
I have done 2 of my own classic car full frame off restorations, helped with another 4 and rebuilt at least 10 old engines from the ground up. I will say with 100% confidence that I would much rather work on an engine with 500,000 continuous use miles on it over a 5,000 mile one that has sat untouched for more than about 2 years. Gaskets dry out, rings seize to cylinder walls, valves stick light they were welded, bearings and bushing become solid, linkages gum up and refuse to move, and so on. Instead of just swapping out some worn parts you have to start replacing so much that it is almost not even worth rebuilding.