Chaparral "2J"
The Chaparral 2J was a prototype race car designed by Chaparral Cars for use in the 1971 Canadian-American Challenge Cup. Designed by Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, the 2J was one of Can-Am's most radical designs, featuring a streamlined appearance and, most notably, two fans at the rear to aid in creating downforce. The car was powered by an 8.1L Chevrolet big-block V8, with the fans being powered by a separate 0.3L Rockwell snowmobile engine; due to the fans the car was nicknamed the "Fan Car" or the "Sucker Car" by en…
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Chaparral "2J" is listed with Gran Toros as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1971 – 1973. Known designer credit: Mebetoys. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- 1971 First Released
- Gran Toros
- Mebetoys
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Chaparral Cars
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