Chaindrive ; a note from my Mate, Jerry Luidahl who runs " Old Irish Racing " website / Facebook page
as well as " Race Car Models " and
" Jaguar Drivers Club of Victoria " - Canada
The story behind the Chaparral McLaren , for John Surtees ;
" The Chaparral 2H was not ready at the beginning of the 1969 season. He needed a car for John Surtees to race since he was under contract. He purchased the McLaren M12 one of the first customer cars, which they raced till mid-season.
I thought Kiwis were taught all things McLaren in school! "
I like the last comment.
The Wing which looks very Chaparral like, and was added during the season.
The Car with Surtees Can Am number 7 ..
The 2H Chapparral with a different big wing that was the car being built for Surtees to race
Jim Hall put the name on other cars too !! a Camaro in the 1970 Trans-Am series
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