Funny you guys should mention a loss of value on a black compartment..??
We just sold the car pictured and did great.......Strange how the engine bay drew crowds at shows too......Loss of value may ring true with a concours car or a purist resto, but for cruisers and local show cars, I'll take a 2 tone any day over a bone stock color.........
.....to each his own I guess......I happen to like an engine bay with some dynamics and detail instead of everything the same color.........Kinda like a paint job with no stripes or trim........ 8)