Chaparral 2G Description[]
The Chaparral 2G was a car from the 1969 Hot Wheels Grand Prix series. Based on the United States automobile racing team Chaparral cars. The combination of the last names of the two founders resembled the Spanish word "Chaparral" (Roadrunner) so it was chosen. The Hot Wheels Chaparral 2G was produced in the USA and in Hong Kong. They were packaged with a metal 'Collector's Button'.
In 1974 Mattel continued with enamel paints but introduced them with tampos, calling the series Flying Colors. This casting was released under the name Winnipeg in that series.
It was painted in yellow enamel with blue and orange tampos. The plastic spoiler was recreated in orange to match the color scheme of the car. Original Winnipeg spoilers are scarce and reproductions abound. As with most Flying Colors cars, the Winnipeg usually has non-removable straight-axle wheels (like in the main photo). However, a few Winnipegs have been found with cap style wheels.
The Winnipeg was released only in 1974.
USA Versions[]
The Chaparral 2G has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions: Made in U.S.A.
Notes: No door lines, silver wheels, USA base.
Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Aqua | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Enamel White | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Blue | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Red | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Brown | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Orange | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Green | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Gold | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Rose | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Olive | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Light Blue | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Lime | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Hot Pink | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Purple | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame yellow | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Magenta | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Antifreeze | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Apple Green / Light Green | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL | 6256 | USA |
Hong Kong Versions[]
The Chaparral 2G has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions: Made in Hong Kong
Note the door lines, Different base, Window tint, Chrome foil wheels.
Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Aqua | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Orange | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Red | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Blue | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Green | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong | ||
1969 | Grand Prix | Spectraflame Olive | White with Black "66" stickers | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tinted | Black | RL | 6256 | Hong Kong |
Winnipeg[]
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1974 | Flying Colors | Yellow | Blue & Orange "33" | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Black | Redline | 7618 | Hong Kong | Cap wheels | |
1974 | Flying Colors | Yellow | Blue & Orange "33" | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Black | Redline | 7618 | Hong Kong | Straight-axle wheels |
Alternate Variants[]
There are two rare Variants for this model. The first is an early production variant that features no stop-peg, allowing the trunk at the back to be opened far enough to damage the hinges. The other is one with brown interior, of which only a few examples have been found, making these very sought after. There are two that have both of these features, as well.