Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Or in the case of original vs restamp blocks individual preference.
I see both sides of this discussion. I would think two cars equal in all respects and one with "born with drivetrain" should bring more money. How much? Who knows. Maybe a little more?
As long as there is money to be made there will be those who will do whatever to make it. I think most of the cars listed in ads with "original drivetrain" are not. Most of these cars were raced on the streets or tracks and lost their original engines early in life.
My car is missing its original engine. However I am trying to do "the next best thing" and put together a correct block code/casting code/date code engine. It will never be the original but for all practical purposes just like the original. It is as close as it will ever get to the original. IF I ever sell it the buyer will determine whether or not it is equal to an original.
I have come across a block with correct block code and date code but casting code is not one used for a 4 bolt block. Could the factory have made a mistake? Could it be a restamp? I don't know but still trying to research a definitive answer.
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