I don't know if its "better shape"... but I have "heard" that my Derby appears to show its long lasting preservation considering the body and interior is stock on my car. It was important to me to have my Derby stay in its original condition and to make it last longer by refreshing the engine, having it rebuilt with all original and some stock NOS parts, the suspension was redone, exhaust refreshed, and interior is unmolested... Actually, thanks to Anders, he's the one who gave me great guidance on how to keep my Derby in this stock condition. When Jay Leno saw my Derby, he saw something special in it too.. ? I believe both are Derby 1600's are pretty special.