Hello,

I registered on this forum because i found this:

It's not listed as a scarab but it has the same widebody

Could this possibly be a scarab? I have no idea.

Some helpful info in these sites:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3029098/1971-datsun-240z/

>> CLASSIC CARS LTD, Pleasanton California <<

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/scarab/3092-datsun-scarab-info.html

I maintain the Scarab Registry and if you are examining the car -- a.) Factory Scarabs had a VIN plate on the drivers door jamb below the Nissan plate, 2.) there was an engraved plaque on the glovebox door (or above on later Z's) and 3.) the front brake calipers were 4 piston circa 1978 FIA racing calipers. Other than those features -- on a disassembled car -- you might be looking at a Scarab kit, or just a Z with an aftermarket wide body kit. On an assembled car there are more indications of a "Factory" Scarab. Such as the external Scarab "Bugs" and lettering. What is the casting number on the engine-- Describe the intake manifold and exhaust headers. Take a photo of the exhaust tips. There were less than 200 Factory Scarabs made so they are not common.

While that may be a scarab car originally, the front/rear fender flares are not. They were sold as aftermarket in the mid to late 80s by??? I think it was Jim Wolf Racing?? or something similar. I remember seeing them in their catalog and thinking they looked way cool. I'm guessing that this is just a z with a body kit. The last photo you have throws me a little though. Maybe someone took a Scarab, added these fenders and the photo was taken for some article. I'm not a Scaraficinado in any respect so I'll gladly recant the above if someone more knowledgeable than I chimes in with better info.

Another body kit that came around in the 90s was advertised in ZCar magazine was "subtle Z". It had great lines too, but I don't think they are around anymore either.

Lenny

Edited September 2, 201311 yr by superlen
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Jim Cook Racing - California Z

FWIW.

Carl B

Carl,

"Jim Cook" That's it, thanks! I was at least close. I do remember this body kit was on the cover on at least one of their catalogs. It was a white z and had some striping with lime green in it. I always loved the rear fenders, but hated the fronts.

Lenny