[67FEfastback]

interesting discussion. It depends what you want.
If you are building a car, build it the way that you want to.

From a strictly car enthusiast fan perspective
The 289 is a pretty engine
The FE is one of the prettiest looking engines out there.
Maybe the hemi, and boss 429 are a little nicer
Flat head fords etc.

385 is nothing to write home about
neither is a gusseted up windsor. I've even seen adaptors to put FE valve covers on a windsor WTF??

boss 302 or 351C are way nicer looking engines. Despite that fact, personally i would not put a boss 302 or 351C in a cobra or coupe either.

If I did a 351W stroker, I'd do my best to make it appear like an orginal 289.
That's just me.