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It was an aluminum 390 that had, actually, been placed in CSX 2286, which was the prototype chassis used in the construction of the other Daytona Coupes. This particular chassis was eventually stretched 3" longer than the 289 cid chassis to accomodate the FE engine.

The intent was to run 2286 at Reims with the 390 in '64. The car was damaged on the transporter from Modena to Le Mans. Project was abandoned and it was returned to SAI where it was reconverted to a 289 stock wheelbase, as well installing the 289 cid engine.

The 390 eventually became part of the Ken Miles Flip Top project, where it ran at Nassau in '64 but broke early.