Monday, December 6, 2010

Chaparral 2E

Chaparral 2E kit made by Marsch models with Ref.: MM33A and assembled by me. An additional improvement was made by opening passages where the engine screens were positioned for not to see a wall behind the screen.
Active year: 1966 (1st Can Am year)
s/n: 2E-002
1966 Can Am Laguna Seca #65 Phil Hill 1st OA 106 laps 2h03m14s.
Chevy-V8cyl dohc 5359cc 450hp 2speed automatic gearbox 703kg (fiberglass) wheelbase=90”.

Chaparral 2E kit made by ESDO models with Ref.: 42 and assembled by me.
1966 (1st Can Am year)
s/n: 2E-001
1966 Can Am Riverside - LA Times #66 Jim Hall 2nd OA 62/62 laps Grid=3rd
Engine: Chevy-V8cyl dohc 5359cc 450hp 2Asp 703kg wb=90”
This s/n 001 differs from 002 with no side skirts in the front and a different screen on the top of the rear cowling.

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