i know what you mean, but what sucks is that in PK they'll always get called "foxys" and because of that they'll always be looked at as cheap run-abouts, regardless of how many hours and how much money has been spent on them.
same applies to your current project. i think it's impossible to put a price tag on it now since it is so well rebuilt but sadly here people say "konsa model hai" and they value it according to the reply.
you still in the mood to build a beetle? do it in winter if you can, it's too hot right now.