SCARAB Mk II
Ch. No. 002 and Ch. No. 003
Choice of:
RAI - Reventlow Automobiles Inc.
Meister Brauser
Nickey Nouse
1:12 scale Hand Built Model
ESTIMATED $
Future release.
The front engine Scarab’s (Mk I and Mk II) are considered by
automotive historians and most enthusiasts, to be the best
looking sports racing cars ever built. They also boasted very
formidable performance to match their looks.
If you’re familiar with these gorgeous race cars, then you
probably know that they were the brainchild of Lance
Reventlow, the young aristocrat who was a direct descendent
of both E.F. Hutton and F.W. Woolworth,.....but did you know
these following bits of Scarab trivia? The body was the first
‘professional’ design drawn by Chuck Pelly who was then only
a 19-year old college student. Pelly later went on to run BMW
Designworks in California. The paint work was done by none
other than Von Dutch. “The crew that built the Scarab reads
today like a Who’s Who of post-World War II American
racing.” We’ll include this information and more, with each kit.
(That quote of the “Who’s Who” is from an article written by
Michael T. Lynch and Robert T. Devlin.)
These will be the first large scale models ever produced of the front engine Scarab’s, and are being made with the approval of
Scarab Motorsports, LLC, whom we are closely working with. A kit is also available. As usual, we have gathered much information
from one of the real Mk II cars, and poured over hundreds of historic photos from the years when they originally raced; 1958
through 1963. A huge amount of time has gone into researching these cars and making the parts. As with ALL of our CMA editions,
these will be Historically accurate models. They will all be highly detailed static models - No opening panels, but will still feature a
wealth of detail. We are making all of the parts and various details to be able to offer both Ch. No. 002 and Ch. No. 003. Different
hoods (003 has hood scoop), and slightly different dash boards. The fuse block wiring is slightly different on the two cars. One car
has a little door in the wall of interior fender which was to check tread wear. We will have parts to make the cars with or without later
added exterior roll bar, rear nerf bar, various little scoops, different rear view mirrors, with and without covering on passenger seat
per Nickey Nouse variant, etc, etc. We have made masters for both period correct Firestone and Goodyear tires. The tread
patterns and sidewall detailing is dramatically different, and of course the front and rear wheels are substantially different as well.
Even the knock-offs are slightly different front & rear.
We will be offering three different serial numbered CMA editions. Two of our editions (listed below) are limited to only 25 of each.
Other differing versions will be available on a custom built to order basis. Almost any other version can be custom built for you.
Please also note that although our CMA editions are all of Ch. No. 002, as previously mentioned, we will also have all the
components needed to build most any version of Ch. No. 003 which has a hood scoop amongst other detail differences.
Listed below are the three official CMA editions:
1958 R.A.I.
Color: RAI blue - "that's a nice blue."
Riverside winner, driven by Chuck Daigh, car #5, Ch. 002.
Limited edition of 25 models
1960 Meister Brauser
Color: Meister Brau blue.
Daytona - SCCA Nationals Season final winner, driven by Augie Pabst, car #0, Ch. 002.
Limited edition of 25 models
1959 Nickey Nouse
Color: Purple.
Meadowdale winner, driven by Jim Jeffords, car #10, Ch. 002.
Built to order - not limited
Each model will be numbered and dated. Special certificates will also be included, and each model will come mounted in a wood
and acrylic display case with an engraved plaque. Wood choices are: walnut or cherry.
The philosophy behind all of our models is simple. Do it right or don’t do it at all; quality and accuracy are paramount. To those
enthusiasts who are not familiar with CMA, we are world renowned as a maker of exceptionally high quality, superbly detailed large
scale models and kits for serious collectors. We do not over produce any edition; and for each, we place an extremely strong
emphasis on getting the body shape just right along with incorporating excellent detail. We go to great lengths with our research to
make certain our CMA models are truly historically accurate and perfectly finished.There is No other manufacturer of built
models in any scale who can make that claim. Only us, CMA. Where all other manufacturers (large and small) cut corners, make
mistakes and leave off important details - we do not.
The next best thing to owning the real car is owning one of our models.
The Art of Extreme Detail, by hand.
CMA Models
You may place your order by telephone, e-mail, or regular mail. We accept checks, money orders, wire transfers and credit cards:
VISA, Master Card and American Express.
Prices subject to change without notice.