MP valve covers, this is hard to believe

Maybe it's time to open the vault!
I've got a pair of primo Cal Custom small block LA valve covers I had on my old 340 back in the early '70s. The area between the fins was painted black. No scratches or nicks and the aluminum is polished and looks like new.
I also have a brand new pair of gold-anodized lightweight aluminum Moroso small block LA valve covers. They've never been on an engine.
I was saving both pair to be able to change up the appearance of my Magnum small block from the polished Magnum Mopar Performance finned covers on it now. But at this kind of crazy money I may have to re-think.