[Cal Metal]

It certainly didn't have the history of the Coupes or the FIA snakes, but one has to remember that it was really the 427 prototype, which morphed, eventually, into the production car and the S/C racers. In that respect, it is very significant.

Additionally, the 'flip top' characteristics make it a true one-of-a-kind. The Miles connection cements the whole history. There were really three key operational people at SAI: Brock, Miles, and Remington. Miles combined the best of both worlds, in that he had an excellent knowledge pertaining to chassis design and was, in addition, a great driver. IMHO, the "Flip Top" besides the Coupes would be the most valuable, today, of all the cars SAI built.

As far as the sales price in 1966, I don't think the $3,000 reflects much of anything. Most of these cars, including the Coupes, were old race cars. Tom Greatorex, who took CSX 2287 to Bonneville and set numerous land speed records, was offered that car for $800.00. The other Coupes reputedly sold in the $3,000 to $7,000 range. History and accomplishment meant nothing back then.

As Remington once told me, after the '65 Championship season, all eyes were focused on the GT program and the J-Car.