Scott, I agree that in OE judging as delivered is a must and usually original parts are favored but I am asking about cars restored to original appearance and being judged in the original class vs. modified. I see time and time again in many venues cars with noticeably repo. parts scoring above cars that were done with tons of NOS and refurbished original parts but looking "pretty" being judged higher.

Ademan, Yes, many of the parts are easily noticeable some others are to the right eye so to speak. Tail light bezels, side markers, hoses, washer bottles,etc. are some things that come to mind.