Original engine colors??????

Actually there is set dates for the color change. They are called bulletins. My list is what is used to judge cars at the Nats. The judges know there are always exception but if you dont have documentations to back it up you lose points. Does it affect the value ? That's up to the buyer. But I would assume a car that judges high at the Nats would bring more money than a car that didnt.
That is my point. So In your words... "There are always exceptions"