[Excaliber]

Thats a valid point Allan, about the car, not necessarily the motor, buttttt....

Re-sale value lost vs higher cost of a CSX, depending on options and variables it could be a horse race between which represents the better value. In a reasonable future time frame, not the "fullness of time". Say you buy and keep a few years then sell, sort of thing. Best value for the dollar? Tough call...

As to a genuine Shelby motor adding value to the car, yeah, for some potential buyers. I'm not convinced that alone would add enough value to justify the extra expense based SOLELY on a return of investment strategy. NO QUESTION in general the Shelby name "add's value" to most anything. Personally I'd rather spend MY money, for a motor, with someone like George Anderson of Gessford machine. Perhaps KC, I just don't have a "trust level" high enough for a Shelby built engine. That could change in time and with enough proven motors around.