The 1957 Scarab racecar was the brainchild of American entrepreneur and racing enthusiast Lance Reventlow, who sought to build an American car capable of challenging the European dominance in sports car racing. Reventlow, the heir to the Woolworth fortune, assembled a team of top engineers and designers, including Phil Remington and Chuck Daigh, to develop the Scarab.
Reventlow's team built only a handful of Scarabs, but they made a significant impact in American racing, especially in the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). In 1958, the Scarab dominated, winning several races and proving itself against European competitors. Despite its success in the U.S., the Scarab struggled in international racing, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the European cars still held an edge. Carrol Shelby drove a Scarab to a victory at Continental Divide Raceway in Castle Rock, Colorado.
This 1957 Chevrolet Scarab Recreation is powered by a 383 Stroker Small Block Chevy V8 engine paired with a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission featuring electric lockout on reverse. It boasts a high-end 9"" Ford Locker limited-slip axle, rack & pinion steering, and 4-wheel Corvette rotors and calipers for top-tier handling and braking. The hand-laid fiberglass body sits on a Lone Star Cobra box frame with Alden coil-over adjustable shocks. Key features include 16"" gold Halibrand knock-off wheels, Quick Fuel 750 CFM carburetor, black vinyl bucket seats, and a signed plaque by Chuck Pelly. The striking blue exterior with white stripes completes this unique build.
