1960s Revell trade ad:
"Here's a unique new idea in specialty cars from the man who really made the Bubble Top famous. It's zany, exciting, and imaginative... and just the kind of car that your customers will really go for. The Surfite rides the crest of the current surfing craze. The Surfite is already pre-sold with a successful publicity campaign to your customers in the top car magazines. Here is a much talked about, eagerly anticipate new concept, different because of the asymetrical design with unique short wheelbase. The Surfite, a sho-and-go car, is complete with Austin 850 Side Winder engine with chrome trim, surfboard, and chrome reverse wheels with rubber-like tires."