Leith280zlt1 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Could anyone tell me how rare the scarab z's are? How much would one be worth if you found one in a junk yard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 what junkyard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 First off is it a "real" Scarab? Many people put the Scarab lettering on Z's so here's how to find out if it's the real deal. First look at the drivers side door jamb, there should be a data plate there that says Manufactured by Scarab along with a serial number. Next look at the quarter window glass there might be stickers there that say Scarab. Glove box door should also reference manufactured by Scarab. Finally, if you dare in a JY climb under the car an see if it has a torque bar connectioning to the rear diferental. Next question what is it worth. Depends, as usual. It's in a JY for a reason rust, crushed, smashed? Does it have an engine 350 or 327. What body work does it have some cars came equiped with flaired fenders. A car in "mint" condition I'd say 20 to 25K perhaps a bit on the high end but there weren't many of these made. In fact Bruce Bladon (http://zhome.com search for the article on the Scarab) has only documented 10 or 11 of the original cars. So how much are these cars worth? Well they don't show up often, and rarely change hands so it's anybody's guess. I aquired my Scarab at the end of September so I'm still a bit new to the whole Scarab scene, I don't even feel comfortable using the word scene because there really isn't one. If you did find a real Scarab though please contact Bruce with the information on the car (trinitymetals@shawcable.com) David Additional info here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16853 http://www.pape.ws/allan_and_rosanne/Z-Car_Stuff/Scarab/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith280zlt1 Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Did any of the real scarab models have G-nose conversions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 i dont beleive so, the only body mods i can remember where the rear quarters that some scarabs had put on. Should you not be able to tell by locating a dash plaque and some other scarab only interior items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith280zlt1 Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 Well, the one I was looking at is not a scarab sadly... I only saw it before thru the fence after hours before and it had the rear quater fenders that looked like the scarab style flares... I remembered it had a g-nose too. After taking a closer look tho, no v8.... I think I'll cry now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 What about the G nose though...although not my tatse I know a lot of cats on this forum would love to get their dirty claws on one. It may be worth your time to pull it off...if it is in decent shape that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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