Chaparral 2G

Chaparral 2G
Debut series	Grand Prix
Produced	1969 only (Chaparral 2G) 1974 only (Winnipeg)
Designer	Ira Gilford
Number	6256

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
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
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

Winnpeg

Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
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.

Gallery

Grid Prototype

Ira Gilford sketch powered by ©Bruce Pascal

Winnipeg in blisterpack, with straight-axle wheels.

Winnipeg in blisterpack (closeup)

Both variations of the Winnipeg, displaying both wheel types. Cap redline wheels on top, Straight-axle redline wheels on the bottom.

Heavily play-worn and damaged Winnipeg.