Mine isnt show quality for sure, but it isnt ugly as sin either. It has a few small scratches that will probably get buffed out this spring and has a dent in the hood along with a few rock chips. It does clean up really well and looks very nice so I can overlook those few flaws. I wouldnt hesitate to take it to a show around here, mostly because the quality of cars around here in shows isnt the greatest. The only thing that would keep me back is if Kjwinston happened to show up in one or both of his roadsters, which happen to look almost exactly like mine lol.
Oh well, Glad to hear the deal worked for you, sometimes it just takes patience. I got mine for the price I wanted no questions asked, mostly because I knew they had it for close to the 45 day mark and I made the deal on the last day of the year. That ALWAYS give you wiggle room as well.