Evidently few have been to Santa Barbara for the show if they are worried about these cars being stolen... There are cars at the show that are literally $500K to build and the town is filled with cops and car guys for the event. The SB demographic is pretty high end as well with tiny fixer upper houses going in the millions, even now. It is unlikely that anyone wil be looking to steal your kit cars.
The beautiful Nancy and I have been to the show a couple of times, once with Bernie and Hershal and once with Hershal and Paula and it is pretty cool as long as it doesn't rain. I have a picture of Hershal with Chip Foose somewhere that I will post if I can find it...
Go and enjoy, SB is fun and the Bay Area guys are all really great..