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Old 05-29-2019, 01:54 PM
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Jim Hall and one his Chaparral's

Jim Hall was a front runner in car design. From what I remember they were powered by a SBC (small block Chevy) and a 2 speed automatic (Powerglide)
From what I remember also, he was the first to use a movable rear spoiler and the famous vacuum car that was outlawed.
Here is a clip on one of his designs:
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When I was a kid my slot car was a Chaparral #66
Thanks for the memories
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You recall correctly! An iconic race car.
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True. All of that.
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Old 05-31-2019, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lonwane
When I was a kid my slot car was a Chaparral #66
Thanks for the memories
I had one from Cox that didn't have a rear wing. The number was cosmetic .
Was this yours?

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That's the one. My brother had #65.
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