TimG
04-26-2016, 02:54 PM
1958 Scarab continuation. All aluminum hand crafted body, tube frame, independent suspension, disc brakes (inboard rear as original). Built to accurately replicate the first original left hand drive Scarab raced by Lance Reventlow. Engine is Dart/Chevy small block bored and stroked to 383 cubic inches and dynoed at 485HP. Electronic Hilborn injection with splayed stacks like original, hidden electronics and lines under valley to look period correct. Magneto distributor by Summers Brothers front mounted like original including Scarab electric water pump. Tremec five speed, Winters quick change rear, lightweight battery with remote terminals, racing fuel cell, painted aluminum racing style headlight covers included. Pin striping like original by Von Dutch era artist, Bob Bonds. Hand done gold leaf on doors as original. Detail is accurate to original Scarab number 16. This car is also number 16 in the continuation series. Suspension is not harsh, but smooth and compliant for normal driving. This car is very fast and winds to 7,000 RPM instantly, weight is approximately 1,900 LB.
The two original Scarab sports racers have each sold for $7,000,000. A third sports racer was commissioned by Lance’s brother in the 80’s and that Scarab is actively raced by Tony DeLorenzo.
Titled in my name as a 1958 Scarab. Any questions please contact Tim at [email protected] $130,000.
More details are below:
1958 Scarab roadster equipped with a 383 CI. Dart small block Chevy with 485 horse power. Hilborn fuel injection with Summers Brothers front mounted magneto distributor. Five speed Tremec manual transmission. Stunning blue metallic exterior with black leather interior. An exact copy of Walton's original 1958 Scarab produced by Kansas based Scarab Motorsports. Design specifications include:
Body
Handcrafted aluminum body built for exacting detail; wire edged where appropriate
Hood and door latches, hinges and pins as original.
Rear bumper with license plate mount
Lexan headlight covers and blue painted covers
Frame
Tig welded 4130 chrome moly steel; powder coated black chassis.
Drive shaft safety loop
Suspension and Brake Components
Corvette C6 uprights & hubs
Custom upper & lower control arms
Coil over shocks and springs
Wilwood 4-piston brake calipers with 12.19" x 1.25" rotors (front & rear)
Stainless steel brake lines
Differential - Winters quick change, independent rear suspension
Adjustable pedal assembly with brake bias adjustment
Line lock parking brake
Electrical System & Components
Headlights high and low beams & taillights with turn signals
Emergency flashers
Complete wiring harness
Horn
Cockpit
Stewart Warner gauges as original
Custom-made, aluminum vintage style racing seats with exposed aluminum back
Five point racing harness driver and passenger seatbelts.
Aluminum transmission tunnel and drive shaft cover
Aluminum rear cockpit panels
Dash mounted mirror
Steering Wheel - three spoke original style with quick release
Switches - As original
Windshield - Lexan with side windows
Other
Fuel cell with sending unit, hard line and braided steel fuel lines with connectors
Aluminum radiator with overflow tank
Electric radiator fan
Rack and pinion steering system
Race-approved safety steering column
External racing gas cap
Tires and Wheels
Tires - DOT approved street tires
Wheels - 16 inch knock-off, original style Halibrand 5 hole Kidney Bean.
The two original Scarab sports racers have each sold for $7,000,000. A third sports racer was commissioned by Lance’s brother in the 80’s and that Scarab is actively raced by Tony DeLorenzo.
Titled in my name as a 1958 Scarab. Any questions please contact Tim at [email protected] $130,000.
More details are below:
1958 Scarab roadster equipped with a 383 CI. Dart small block Chevy with 485 horse power. Hilborn fuel injection with Summers Brothers front mounted magneto distributor. Five speed Tremec manual transmission. Stunning blue metallic exterior with black leather interior. An exact copy of Walton's original 1958 Scarab produced by Kansas based Scarab Motorsports. Design specifications include:
Body
Handcrafted aluminum body built for exacting detail; wire edged where appropriate
Hood and door latches, hinges and pins as original.
Rear bumper with license plate mount
Lexan headlight covers and blue painted covers
Frame
Tig welded 4130 chrome moly steel; powder coated black chassis.
Drive shaft safety loop
Suspension and Brake Components
Corvette C6 uprights & hubs
Custom upper & lower control arms
Coil over shocks and springs
Wilwood 4-piston brake calipers with 12.19" x 1.25" rotors (front & rear)
Stainless steel brake lines
Differential - Winters quick change, independent rear suspension
Adjustable pedal assembly with brake bias adjustment
Line lock parking brake
Electrical System & Components
Headlights high and low beams & taillights with turn signals
Emergency flashers
Complete wiring harness
Horn
Cockpit
Stewart Warner gauges as original
Custom-made, aluminum vintage style racing seats with exposed aluminum back
Five point racing harness driver and passenger seatbelts.
Aluminum transmission tunnel and drive shaft cover
Aluminum rear cockpit panels
Dash mounted mirror
Steering Wheel - three spoke original style with quick release
Switches - As original
Windshield - Lexan with side windows
Other
Fuel cell with sending unit, hard line and braided steel fuel lines with connectors
Aluminum radiator with overflow tank
Electric radiator fan
Rack and pinion steering system
Race-approved safety steering column
External racing gas cap
Tires and Wheels
Tires - DOT approved street tires
Wheels - 16 inch knock-off, original style Halibrand 5 hole Kidney Bean.