<p class="body-text">The team at Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus know a thing or two about building a capable off-roader. The outfit&rsquo;s <strong>SCG Boot</strong> has become a staple of the Baja 1000 in recent years, garnering fans through its back-to-back victories over the <strong>Ford Bronco R</strong> in 2019 and 2020. That said, not everyone has $278,000 for their own McQueen-inspired buggy. The boutique automaker does offer a much cheaper entry into its lineup by way of the SCG 008, which we can now see in action thanks to Armada Engineering. </p><p class="body-text">Unlike the brand&rsquo;s series production vehicles, the SCG 008 is intended to be sold as a kit car. Customers are required to source an engine and gearbox for their build, though Glickenhaus is happy to help point you in the right direction. A GM-sourced 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder and a Sadev transaxle are what the mid-engine chassis are set-up for, though we&rsquo;re sure other powertrain avenues have been explored (LS V-8, anyone?). A full fuel system, including a 30-gallon fuel cell, is included in the kit. The company provides almost everything you&rsquo;re going to need to get out on the dirt, starting with the 008&rsquo;s carbon steel chassis. That chassis comes bolstered by independent suspension front and rear, complete with Grade 8 suspension components. The package utilizes Fox coilover shocks at all four corners, as well as a set of Eibach springs. Customers will need to fit their own six-lug wheels and a tire package that suits their needs. </p><p class="body-text">The bodywork of the 008 is clearly inspired by the brand&rsquo;s 004 sports car, which carries a base price of $483,000. Instead of being made from carbon fiber like that 004, the bodywork for the 008 is constructed from fiberglass. Like the sports car, the 008 employs a three-seater layout inside the cabin. The kit is slated to include everything you need to fit the bodywork to the chassis, and even includes skid plates, mirrors, a DOT-approved windshield, and all the requisite latches and hinges. The car has a rather serious presence to it, thanks in part to the dramatic proportions brought on by the giant tires. The SCG 008 looks like it&rsquo;s a blast out on the dirt, with plenty of suspension travel should things <strong>get a bit airborne</strong>. It would certainly be tempting to smash burns at every opportunity, just as the driver in the clip highlights. </p><p class="body-text">You can&rsquo;t buy yourself an SCG 008 kit quite yet, but the automaker is currently <strong>accepting reservations</strong> on its website. It&rsquo;s not exactly the cheapest kit car offering, with a Founders Package unit ringing in at $99,995. That is a ton of cash before you add a powertrain into the mix, but it&rsquo;s significantly cheaper than anything else with a SCG badge on it. Good luck finding something quite like it anywhere else. </p>