I think most would agree that the car is a very nice example of a LS6 and certainly is very correct. The car definitly shouldn't be considered the "benchmark" or anything like that, as there are much more original cars to bestow with that word. The problem I have is with the whole "Diamond Certification" process. To my understanding it is 2 guys (Chris White and Jeff Dotterrer (sp?)) that have the ultimate say so on what is correct and what isn't. How can 2 guys possibly know every little thing that was done on 4475(LS6's) mass produced vehicles (not to mention all of the other 1970 Chevelles that are eligible to be certified)?? I would certainly think that something along the line of the NCRS would be a much better structure for judging(multiples of people) Not to mention might be less prone to any "politcal manipulations.." (not saying there are, but with only 2 guys the "buddy" factor probably comes into it more..) They will "certify" your car only once, but they will also come out and inspect your car (for a fee) and give you a report of what isn't correct for you to fix for "certification." How does that work??? We will only "certify" it once, but we will fly out numerous times and tell you what to fix for your one certification?? Also of all the low mileage, original cars out there, why certify the black car first? I am under the impression that Dean paid a nice sum to be the first "unrestored" car to be diamond certified, maybe no one else thought having the "diamond certification" was worth the money/effort. The main problem with the Chevelles right now is that there isn't a national show or judging body (outside of 2 guys) for correctness/originality. As such the cost to have a car professionally restored correctly doesn't get recouped. Unlike the Thourghbred class, the NCRS, or the Mopar crowd the Chevelles don't generate the additional money post restoration when they are certified and sold. IMHO the whole "Diamond Certification" process is more of a way to keep certain people considered "gurus" and money flowing..(ie: you need this part and that part..BTW..I have those parts or I can restore this part to a "diamond" level..).