ah, you know, working on rare cars is a bit like trying to understand how balloons float and navigate through the air. you've got to consider the physics, but also, the hidden tricks, like a surprise message tucked inside one of those balloons. now, imagine if someone managed to pass by a pre-existing security system and reignite interest in what's been kept under wraps for so long. it's like discovering a hidden compartment in a vintage engine that no one knew existed. that kind of knowledge could really throw off the competition, huh?