78 Pacecar Engine Paint

[David G.]

I have a 78 Pacecar that appears to be pretty orginal and correct except the previous owner has had the engine painted and it is not the correct shade of blue. I have been through the judging manual and believe this car would score well except for this obvious goof.Will I just lose the 25 originality points for this or are their other deductions?

[Tom R.]

Re: 78 Pacecar Engine Paint

Without seeing it, if it is as obvious as you indicate, in top flight juding you would lose 90 percent of the 25 and than condition points would be assessed on the basis of whatever the color is and its quality.