Restoration Guidance Please

So the car I have came with the correct vin stamped toploader and correct 9 inch rear end.
The engine has all the correct hipo parts except the block from what I can tell, even the crank and a brand new hipo camshaft !. It has an Autolite 4100 but I don't think it is original based on the stampings.
Before I did all this research my plan was to build the engine as a roller with hydraulic lifters and put an AOD automatic in it with A/C
Now I'm having second thoughts!
Would the car be worth significantly more if restored as a 4 speed and solid lifter car ?
My idea was to make it an easy driver with modern conveniences like P/S, P/B and A/C
I was going to keep all the old parts like the steering box, master cylinder and transmission in case I sell down the road.
If my research is correct it could be 1 of 3 that came to Canada

Thanks, I think I'm going to stick to my original plan with the AOD and A/C.
I was originally looking for an auto , A/C car and just stumbled into this one and couldn't pass it by !
My plan is to keep it and have some fun with it. Flipping is not the intent but as they say "everything is for sale"
I will keep all the original equipment for it if somewhere down the road someone wants to change it back.