Equipment
Centerlock alloy wheels, braced rollbar, two vinyl-covered seats, full wraparound windshield, side exhausts.
Condition
Clean, orderly used race car with good paint. Built by Troutman & Barnes for Jim Hall, raced with some success in 1962-63 including 6th overall, 1st in class at Sebring in 1962, then sold to Gary Wilson and later to Joe Starkey. Acquired by Dr. Gary Lund in about 1970 and eventually restored by Steve Schultz in 1997 with new nose and tail. Last campaigned at Goodwood in 2007. One of only two Chaparrals (both this front-engined configuration) not retained by Jim Hall.
Market commentary
Stalled on the block at RM Monterey in 1999 at a high bid of $500,000, then reported sold by RM at Monterey in 2004 for $1,111,000. This is the original lift-inducing airfoil section body that must have been exciting to drive at high speed. The Chaparral legend must be strong to warrant the pre-sale estimate or the consignor's reluctance to accept a money bid of this amount.