I think the confusion here is that there were TWO big block coupe projects:
1. CSX 2286, one of the five coupes whose bodies were built by Carozzeria Gransport in Modena, was lengthened 3" and temporarily fitted with an aluminum block 390 engine. It was the last of the six factory coupes finished and was damaged on a trip on a transporter, so never ran with the 390. It only appeared in one race, Le Mans 1965, and with a 289. It didn't finish.
2. CSX 3054, the so-called Model 65 coupe was Pete Brock's planned successor to the six 289-powered cars. It was slated for a 427. There was to be a run of 10 cars. Perhaps this is where the rumor of a run larger than six originated. The project was de-emphasized in favor of the GT40s and wasn't raced. The car does exist and appears occasionally at events as I understand it.
--Russ F
1. CSX 2286, one of the five coupes whose bodies were built by Carozzeria Gransport in Modena, was lengthened 3" and temporarily fitted with an aluminum block 390 engine. It was the last of the six factory coupes finished and was damaged on a trip on a transporter, so never ran with the 390. It only appeared in one race, Le Mans 1965, and with a 289. It didn't finish.
2. CSX 3054, the so-called Model 65 coupe was Pete Brock's planned successor to the six 289-powered cars. It was slated for a 427. There was to be a run of 10 cars. Perhaps this is where the rumor of a run larger than six originated. The project was de-emphasized in favor of the GT40s and wasn't raced. The car does exist and appears occasionally at events as I understand it.
--Russ F
