Solved - NEH 1797: Maserati 300S S/N 3060 with Chevy V8

[Carnut]

What's this car and what's different about it from standard - for 1 point?

[Carnut]

Experts?

[sixtee5cuda]

1955 Maserati Tipo 300 S #3060.

Before the car was completely restored, it had 1967 Camaro tail lights, fiberglass and liquid rubber bodywork, a 283 Chevy V8 with an automatic transmission, etc.  The owner even wanted to make the engine a 2-stroke.

This is the Texas Ed Tingle car.

[Carnut]

1955 Maserati Tipo 300 S #3060.

Before the car was completely restored, it had 1967 Camaro tail lights, fiberglass and liquid rubber bodywork, a 283 Chevy V8 with an automatic transmission, etc.  The owner even wanted to make the engine a 2-stroke.

This is the Texas Ed Tingle car.

That's it, yes!
Actually I thought the 283 cu in V8 was a 2-stroke marine engine but I may be wrong..

Here's a front view of the car as it was:

[Lez]

What's this car and what's different about it from standard - for 1 point?

This was my father's car and I remember when he brought it home in boxes!

[Carnut]

What's this car and what's different about it from standard - for 1 point?

This was my father's car and I remember when he brought it home in boxes!

Boy, I bet it was fun to drive..!