"Nicely built" would not include a small block 302, in my opinion. Few of us get back what we invest in our cars, and thats OK. The ONLY way you can get exactly what you want is to build it or have it built to your specs. There is a price for that personal satisfaction that comes from 'doing it your way', I'm willing to pay that.
I would be thrilled to get $55K for my ERA with a side oiler! Aint gonna happen (unless,,, BJ next year?).