SCARAB Mk II

Ch. No. 002 and Ch. No. 003

Raced from 1958 - 1963

1:12 scale Limited Production Kit

CMA No. 12-03K

ESTIMATED  $495.00

Future release.

(Also available with the option of a pre-painted body 

at an additional cost yet to be determined.)

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 kits 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. As usual here at CMA, 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; with specific focus on races

from 1958 through 1960. A huge amount of time has gone into researching these cars and making the master parts. As with all of

our CMA editions, these will be Historically accurate, highly detailed kits. They will be curbside kits, and will feature a wealth of

detail including separate hoods/bonnets to easily build many versions of either of the MkII Scarab’s as well as making it a little

easier for builders who may wish to add an engine. 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.

Please Note:

** All kits will also be available with the option of pre-painted bodies with decals in place, at an additional cost.

** We will also be offering the correct colors of custom mixed paints for each version in jars and spray cans!

There will be four(4) kits to choose from, and some of the kits will build more versions than the ones we have listed below.

1)

1958 R.A.I. , Ch. No. 002  - Body color was a custom mix light metallic blue, which was referred to as “that’s a nice blue.”

Firestone tires. This kit will build versions for: The Nevada Grand Prix. Chuck daigh, 1st place, car #5.  Nevada was the first race of

the all new MkII.  Riverside.Chuck Daigh, 1st place, car #5.

2)

1959 - 1960 Meister Brauser, Ch. No. 002  -  Body color was a custom mix royal blue metallic. Goodyear tires. This kit will

build versions for: Continental Divide, 1960, Carroll Shelby, 1st place, car #2.  That was Shelby’s last win of his driving career!!

SCCA Nationals, Season final at Daytona, Augie Pabst, 1st place, car #0.

3) 1959 - 1960 Meister Brauser, Ch. No. 003  -  Body color was a custom mix royal blue metallic. Goodyear tires. This kit will build

versions for: The Wisconsin Grand Prix, 1959,  Augie Pabst, 1st place, car #50.  SCCA Nationals, Season final at Daytona, Harry

Heuer, car #2

4) 1959 Nickey Nouse, Ch. No. 002  -  Body color was a custom mix metallic purple. Firestone tires. Meadowdale.Jim Jeffords,

1st place, car #31.  Meadowdale. Jim Jeffords, 1st place, car #10.

The kits will be made of high grade polyurethane resin, with photo etched metal parts, the tires will be soft black urethane which

perfectly simulates rubber, but has the advantage of being more durable. Decals will of course be very high quality. Comprehensive

instructions to guide you every step of the way are naturally part of the package. Signed numbered certificates will also be included

with each kit. NOTE: All kits will be limited edition with No more than a total of 250 made for worldwide distribution.

The philosophy behind all of our limited CMA kits 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 and builders. 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. There is no other manufacturer of either plastic

kits or diecast models in 1:18, 1:12, 1:10 or 1:8 scale that can make this claim. Where all other manufacturers (large and small) cut

corners, make mistakes and leave off important details - we do not.

Built models will also be available.

CMA - producer of 

Historically Accurate Automotive Models & Kits

You may place your order by telephone, e-mail, or regular mail. We accept checks, money orders, wire transfers and credit cards:

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Prices subject to change without notice.