The Scarab was William Bushnell Stout's attempt to "Simplicate and add more lightness," a motto he adhered to during his design processes. To understand the Scarab, one must first know the man ...

This is the story of the Stout Scarab, the bizarre Art Deco proto-minivan that anticipated decades of automotive design. We look at the firebrand minivan that forged the path for the rest to follow.