Good Question...no, I have a "show" Autolite battery that will go into the car when I display the car. I've purchased the repro Autolite batteries in the past and they seem to only last about two years at best, and with the price of these batteries around $180, it just got too expensive to equip my six classic Mustangs with these batteries. I decided to use a Motorcraft battery, which is very good, for regular use, but the car will not be shown with this battery (small local shows excepted).
My "show" battery is made from an Autolite repro battery which has the lead plates removed, so it is very light. I just install it when I get to a show, and it looks fine. I don't get points deducted for the Motorcraft or for using an Autolite cap. Thanks for asking, and if you ever get up to Flagstaff, give me a call. Russ
