The car has been actively raced and modified over its lifetime, indicating potential wear and tear despite restorations and rebuilds. The listing mentions 'lightened doors and tailgate; Perspex windows; extended rear wheel arches; wider wheels and tyres; lowered suspension; and up-rated brakes' which points to modifications that may affect the original condition. While it has a freshly rebuilt engine and new fuel tank, the extensive racing history suggests a rating that acknowledges both its competitive use and the efforts to maintain it.