A friend had that situation happen a few years ago when an original paint 427 Galaxie rubbed against the ceiling of a transporter for 2500 miles.
It was a difficult argument to make then, but is somewhat easier now, with the greater visibility of sales of survivors, barn finds, etc.
In the end, you would have to file a diminished-value type of claim, and then create an argument (hopefully with persuasive sales data) that the vehicle's status from unrestored original to partially restored car has intrinsically made it lose value. And you often have to convince insurance reps or laypeople who won't grasp that idea, especially since it may look "better" to them with fresh paint or newly chromed bumpers.
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