In show judging, this vehicle is likely to win honors in its class. In a sense, it has ceased to be an automobile and has become an object of art. Extreme care is taken in both transporting and storage, and is rarely driven.
Restoration is for strict authenticity, and maximum professional standards in all areas.
Requiring the use of lead, hammer welding, and many hours primer blocking, and original parts and equipment. This vehicle is driven for pleasure. Some minor defects are inherent, due to cost reducing procedures like wire feed welding, patch panels, fine tolerances of skim coat, and NOS or reproduction parts. This vehicle looks fine from 20 feet away. However, up close it shows the chrome, mouldings, and glass have not been removed and only masked off to cut the costs of body work.