Thanks for the answers! I have learned that the cars are judged against themselves; I wrognly presumed they were judged against each other, which would be impossible-(in my mind anyway)- to maintain a healthy competition environment.

At any rate, this issue is something the Smithsonian agonizes over when starting a new restoration.

Now you've got to get that car out west so it can be viewed. Maybe Juliano could display it in his collection for a short period?