Last month, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus
(SCG) took to social media to ask fans whether they should build a car capable
of racing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours or the Baja 1000. The question was
accompanied by a rendering that combined the looks of the 004 and Baja Boot,
and that digital image is now about to be turned into a real vehicle, albeit
with a DIY twist.
Referred to as the ‘Paris to Dakar SCG 008
004/Mini Boot’, it was inspired by the Porsche 959 rally cars, as the company’s
founder James Glickenhaus confirmed, and will be offered as a kit car. The idea
behind the project is simple: those interested in it will be able to purchase
the parts and assemble them in their garages. The engine will not be included,
but it was designed to pack a 2.2-liter EcoTec crate unit and a Sadev
transaxle.
As standard, the SCG Mini boot should get
two-wheel drive, but an all-wheel drive system could be on the options list.
This vehicle will be eligible for racing in the Dakar, Baja 1000 and other
rallies. Pricing and other details will be announced in due course.
