nicholas1122459 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have been reading up on scarab 240z's. I recently aquired a 1973 240z with a 327. Come to find out, I realized I have the same 327 ci, 350 horsepower 1965 corvette engine, the same 4 speed borg worner transmission, hurst shifter, origional headers, and same intake and carb setup as an origional scarab 240z. Do I have a gem on my hands? How can I verify this and or document this car if it is a true scarab z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 LOTS OF PICS , might help a ton , but I dont think so , a Scarab will not be ignore at time of sale in Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jap tin Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Yours could have been built with the kit they sold. It came with mounts, headers, radiator, driveshaft , ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas1122459 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 I also have the badge nezt to the drivers seat where the door closes that states beaureu of automotive repair stating that the motor is a 1964 corvette engine 327 with a vin number and whatnot. The car has the same hurst shifter, t10 borg worner transmission, the same hood with vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I have been reading up on scarab 240z's. What did you read? No use suggesting things you've already looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 true scarabs are supposed to have the scarab badges and emblems. I don't think those came in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas1122459 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Yes, turns out I do not have scarab badges and emblems. Is it possible that this car was not an origional scarab, but that someone bought a scarab kit for the engine, trans, headers, driveshaft and whatnot? If so, what would that do to the value of this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jap tin Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I have the same sticker from the BAR on my Z but with a 62 327. I put in the early engine when I had to smog it years ago. Back then you would smog to the engine not the chassis. It was probably built with the kit they sold. Not sure of worth but there is the old saying, it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it at the time that your willing to selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsZTwins Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Original Scarabs will have an additional VIN plate stating it was built by Scarab and a vehicle number. There will also be a dash plaque on the right side stating in script "Custom Built by Scarab". And then there's the qtr panel emblems of the scarab bug in gold, Scarab on the fenders, some came with Scarab valve covers, some with Scarab in the seat backs. Also "SCARAB" cast into the bellhousing. All of these items EXCEPT the badging could be purchased from Scarab in a kit or piecemeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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