In 1962 Jim Hall and Hap Sharp formed Chaparral Cars, Inc. and immediately began the design and construction of Chaparral 2, a mid-engined car with an aerospace inspired semi-monocoque fiberglass chassis.
En 1962, Jim Hall e Hap Sharp fundaron Chaparral Cars, Inc. e inmediatamente comezaron o deseño e construción do Chaparral 2, un automóbil de motor central cun chasis semimonocasco de fibra de vidro de inspiración aeroespacial.