1957 Scarab MK1 Recreation — Signed by Designer Chuck Pelley
Investment Grade | Museum Quality | One of the Finest in Existence
Step back into the golden age of American racing with this extraordinary recreation of the 1957 Lance Reventlow Scarab MK1 — the car that beat Phil Hill’s Ferrari at Riverside in 1958 and shook the European establishment to its core.
Crafted with painstaking precision, this Scarab is one of only a handful ever created, and is believed to be one of the finest, most detailed recreations in existence, and thee only example personally autographed with his seal of approval by designer Chuck Pelley — the visionary behind the car’s legendary, voluptuous body lines.
Specifications & Highlights
• 383 Stroker V8 with 650 CFM QuickFuel Carburetor
• Tremec 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
• 9-Inch Currie/Ford Locker Rear End
• Hydraulic Clutch
• Aluminum Cockpit & Doors
• Hand-Laid Fiberglass Body
• Fewer than 800 Miles Since Completion
• No Power Steering. No Power Brakes.
Just the raw, elemental thrill of 1950s motorsport — mechanical purity at its best.
This car isn’t merely a recreation; it’s a tribute to one of the most important American race cars ever built, executed with obsessive attention to accuracy and detail. Every curve, rivet, and line pays homage to the Scarab’s original spirit — a machine designed to outrun Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Maserati on their own turf.
The signature from Chuck Pelley elevates this example into a class of its own — a true collector’s masterpiece, impossible to duplicate.
This amazing automobile is Titled, Registered, and 100% Street Legal making this an even more spectacular example. It runs phenomenally and Is an absolutely unforgettable driving experience!
Offered at $165,000
View in person in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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This is not just a car — it’s rolling history. A rare opportunity to own one of the most beautiful, important recreations of an American racing legend ever built.

