Lew,
Glad to see you are interested in our company. We now have 2 FIA cars in stock with the leaf spring suspension and 1 of the FIA cars with a 427 suspension.
Both cars are a load of fun. The 427 suspension car will certainly handle better but will be more difficult to sell in the long run. All of the owners of our cars with 427 suspensions own original cars and wanted the great looks of the 289 and the great handling of the 427 cars.
Our FIA cars with the leaf spring are very rare. We have only made 38 of them and almost all of them were sold to Shelby. I think you would be very happy with a big block as well. I certainly enjoy driving them around town and especially on the back twisty roads.
The 289 cars will be significantly less expensive to finish as the engine is much cheaper.
Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.
David
