Collector/Classic plates/tags are causing me a bit of a problem for my
recently aquired '59. Thankfully the '78 has none of these problems.
Curious if others have had these problems and what you did about it or
what happened -

Under our regulations in B.C. for collector plates the car appearance
and condition must meet certain requirements which include (I include
only the items that are presenting difficulty)
- Exterior
Paint-stock appearance. No Primer, blemishes or missing trim. No
visible body rust or trim. No dents or chips in bodywork or trim
Convertible top- Undamaged and in good working condition
Interior
- Interior Flooring/Carpeting - Original or reproductions in good condition

What I have is on the exterior two colour blemishes where the paint,
which is original and untouched, has slightly different colouring due
natural fading. Also on the paint there is the usual heat crinkle in the
hood center as well as two places (one on the trunk lid and the other on
driver's side front fender) that have 1/2 dozen or less small unburst
bubbles. The carpeting is also original and in fabulous condition (no
frays, snags or other fabric faults) but has age faded to almost light
brown burlap colour. The top has a small one inch mouse hole in it for
which vinyl repairing makes much sense as the top is otherwise in
excellent condition, soft and bright.

My difficulty is that although the vehicle and it's usuage handily meet
the requirements for these plates, and the ensuing lower insurance
rates, I do NOT wish to repair or replace either the carpet, top or the
paint. This is not a monetary consideration but rather that it is
totally original... a hard to find breed. I'd like to keep it that way.

Suggestions?

Richard