Chaparral 2G

==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 	 	75px
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 	 	75px
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	 	75x75px
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
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==
Chaparral 2G Proto.JPG|Grid Prototype
35 Years of Speed Randy Leffingwell 2G.JPG|Black Protoype (Randy Leffingwell)
Hotwheels Drawings_Page_06-6_zpspzzistlt.jpg|Ira Gilford sketch powered by ©Bruce Pascal
1974 winnipeg Blisterpack.jpg|Winnipeg in blisterpack, with straight-axle wheels.
Winnipeg_BP.JPG|Winnipeg in blisterpack (closeup)
Winnipeg_Pair.jpg|Both variations of the Winnipeg, displaying both wheel types. Cap redline wheels on top, Straight-axle redline wheels on the bottom.
$T2eC16J,!zcE9s4g0t59BSGlkeEFCw~~60_35.JPG|Heavily play-worn and damaged Winnipeg.
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