[king_midas]

DaJudge, that's all fine and good, but since the deterioration of paper is a simple chemical reaction, it is fairly easy to make new paper look, and chemically-test, as old. It's been going on for quite some time in regards to art, historical writings, musical scores, etc., that people have successfully forged in the past.

I remember watching something regarding a medieval document that was tested as real, and the person that forged then discussed how he did it. Quite amazing, really.

So, yes, original cars are much safer, but as has been mentioned, that still doesn't guarantee anything, as there's simply too much money in it for 100% believability. It's really too bad...