Cool vegiguy. I think the color looks great and since it's not that common would stand out from the crowd among colors that are used a lot, many of which did not come that color. I see your point about the white stripes and black would it would probably look better to me for reasons you stated. If you are planning on selling it you may want to paint it a desirable color/stripe combo which may appeal to a larger pool of buyers. Can you post some photos of the condition of the car, interior etc and options, drivetrain (matching numbers?).
IMHO matching numbers, correct color, options etc do not impact the value of most cars in a huge way as a percentage of total value unless it's a really desirable car like a Hemi, 6 BBL, Wing car, 69.5 A12, badge car convert, etc for example. In most cases a more desirable color, drive-line, and options suspension upgrades (and finished result) would net a higher price because that's more appealing to more buyers. My convert is matching numbers, but I still think about converting to 4 speed as I'm thinking of plans for the cars and doubt that would negatively affect the value if I should sell. However, as has been discussed a lot here, it will almost certainly cost you as much or more for a complete resto than you can sell it for.
There has been a lot of discussion here about how resto mods are bringing more money than by the numbers type restorations in the recent big name auctions. If you really want a lot of opinions post all you know about the car with pictures and tell us what your plans are. Looking to flip, building to keep etc.
