In 1988 Patrick Dykes sold several of these NOS 302 shortblocks for $500.00 a pop. i bought one then, and still have it, with its growing "patina."
If indeed these artifacts have appreciated that much, then that purchase in 1988 is the best automotive "investment" i ever made. A few weeks ago i had to move it yet once more to make way for one of the Projects of the Executive Committee, who, of course, had much to say on the subject. Perhaps the value of this "old rusty iron" can now be appreciated in more than one way.
God's Peace to you.
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