I might have a chance to purchase a 1968-69 hemi 426 block in very good condition.

My question is this. Since whatever I put the block into will not be #s matching is a date coded block worth more than a new reproduction block?

My friends tell me two different stories.
1. A 1968-69 block is worth more to an enthusiast and has more prominance than a new block.
2. SInce I will never have a #s matching situation it doesn't make a difference and the date coded block is not worth the effort.

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

 

what is the condition of the old hemi block?
has it been bored out?

 

the block has not been bored and the condition from what I have been told is above average.. That's all I know..

 

i would want to see it in person
you should inspect it carefully