Complete Archive of Scarab Mk IV

SCCA Divisional Santa Barbara [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]2.9.1962
16The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Buick V8 3980 cc N/ACM
RAI (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lance Reventlow (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in CM
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Divisional Reno [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]23.9.1962
The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Buick V8 3980 cc N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lance Reventlow (USA)Result: did not start (Gear selector in practice)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
USAC KentPacific Raceways Grand Prix for Sports Cars Kent30.9.1962
The presence of the car is unknownScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Buick V8 3980 cc N/A
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Lance Reventlow (USA)Result: did not arrive (Not known if ran)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Grand Prix Riverside 200 MilesThe Los Angeles Times presents the 5th annual Grand Prix For Sports Cars Riverside14.10.1962
16The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Buick V8 3980 cc N/A
Lance H. Reventlow (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lance Reventlow (USA)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid:
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
Governor's Trophy9th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks7.12.1962
10The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 3980 cc N/AS5.0
RAI (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lance Reventlow (USA)/Innes Ireland (GB)Result: 29th - did not finish (Saving car for the main event)
Grid:
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
Nassau Trophy Race9th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks9.12.1962
10The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 3980 cc N/AS5.0
RAI (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Lance Reventlow (USA)/Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 34th - did not finish (Electrics)
Grid:
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Dodger Stadium [CM+DM+EM+FM]3.3.1963
16The car did not arriveScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 4000 cc N/ACM
Lance Reventlow (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Lance Reventlow (USA)Result: did not arrive (Car not ready)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Riverside 200 Miles6th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars13.10.1963
9The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 3900 cc N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: did not finish (Broken shifting fork)
Grid: 7th (1:35.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Pacific Grand Prix at Laguna Seca20.10.1963
9191 - Scarab Mk IV Oldsmobile #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Oldsmobile V8 N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 7th (1:14.7000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/03/2019Photo by courtesy of: Robert Parker
Governor's Trophy10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
Texas Classic Race Nassau10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks7.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 17th - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
Nassau Trophy Race10th Annual Bahamas Speed Weeks8.12.1963
7777 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet 327/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5300 cc N/AS+5.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 6th
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Terry O'Neil Bahamas Collection (Bahamas News)
American Challenge Cup'The Daytona Continental' Third Annual15.2.1964
3535 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: The Henry Ford/Friedman and Larry Smalt
USRRC PensacolaU.S.R.R.C. Sports Car Races Pensacola5.4.1964
30The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid: 6th (2:06.8000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
USRRC Laguna SecaU.S. Road Racing Championship Laguna Seca3.5.1964
8The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
John Mecom (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cannon (CDN)
listed, never drove: Augie Pabst (USA)		Result: 6th
Grid: 5th (1:16.0000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Player's 200 MosportPlayer's 200 For The Player's Cup6.6.1964
88 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AS+2.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: 22nd - did not finish (1:Steering) - Heat 1: did not finish (Steering) ; Heat 2: 11th
Grid: 5th (1:34.7000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Gerry Brown
SCCA Divisional Galveston [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM]5.7.1964
The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Guards Trophy Brands HatchBrands Hatch International Guards Trophy Meeting, August Bank Holiday3.8.1964
1The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5359 cc N/ASP+2.0
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: A. J. Foyt (USA)Result: did not finish (Front spring)
Grid: (1:47.8000)
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Tourist Trophy29th R.A.C. International Tourist Trophy Race including Senior Service Trophy29.8.1964
The car did not arriveScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ASR/P+1.6
John Mecom (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Bridgehampton 500 KilometresBridgehampton Double 50020.9.1964
9090 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 7000 cc N/ASR/P+1.6
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:43.4000)
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 06/01/2025Photo by courtesy of: Graham L. Smith and Paul Epanchin
Riverside 200 MilesSeventh Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix For Sports Cars11.10.1964
26The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5970 cc N/AO2L
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 2nd
Colours: metallic blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Laguna Seca 200 MilesMonterey Grand Prix Laguna Seca18.10.1964
The car did not arriveScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5970 cc N/AO2L
(USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: did not arrive - Heat 1: did not arrive ; Heat 2: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Governor's Trophy11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks4.12.1964
22 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - John Mecom, Jr.Scarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6064 cc N/AS+5.0
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Nassau Trophy Race11th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks6.12.1964
22 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - John Mecom, Jr.Scarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6064 cc N/AS+5.0
John Mecom, Jr. (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)Result: 8th
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
USRRC PensacolaPensacola '200' U.S.R.R.C Sports Car Races11.4.1965
12The car did not arriveScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
John W. Mecom (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
USRRC RiversideUnited States Road Racing Championship Riverside2.5.1965
1212 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Mecom Racing TeamScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Hansgen (USA)
DNS: John Cannon (CDN)		Result: did not finish (Rear suspension)
Grid: 5th (1:34.7000) - 6th fastest qualifier
Colours: darker (+light)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Martin Hill Tam's Old Race Car Site
USRRC Laguna SecaUSRRC Laguna Seca9.5.1965
The car did not arriveScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Mecom Racing Team (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: John Cannon (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
SCCA Regional Galveston [CM+DM+EM+FM+GM+AP+BP]9th Galveston Annual Championship Sports Car Races11.7.1965
12The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/ACM
Jack Saunders (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jack Saunders (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Riverside 200 MilesEighth Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars Riverside31.10.1965
7The car is not available on a photoScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV N/AO2L
Augie Pabst (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 10th
Grid:
Colours: dark blue (+white)
Tyres: unknown
GP Las Vegas 200 Miles1st Annual Stardust Grand Prix at Las Vegas14.11.1965
77 - Scarab Mk IV Chevrolet #MkIV (Shelby) - Augie PabstScarab Mk IV #MkIV (Shelby) - Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 5500 cc N/AO2L
Augie Pabst (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Augie Pabst (USA)Result: 5th
Grid:
Colours: blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/05/2012Photo by courtesy of: Ron Christensen