More on Continuation Series cars...

[Dangerous Doug]

Just found a website statement today while researching Chaparrals that the Chaparral 2E is available as a continuation series car.

Now, how cool would THAT be?

DD

[Excaliber]

...hope Unique isn't the designated builder...

[Dangerous Doug]

Here's the link: http://www.chaparralcars.com/2e.php

[Dangerous Doug]

Looks like they'd come from Jim Hall's workshop:

A "continuation" make or model refers to a historic sports or racing car that is built by the original manufacturer on a date beyond its original historical period, but which is virtually identical to the original car in design, construction and materials. The continuation make or model should accurately meet all the period specifications of the original except for certain specific safety enhancements.

Many historical sports and racing cars were built in extremely limited numbers. In many cases only a few were built. And in rare cases, just one. Most often, the rarest cars are permanently housed in museums. Continuing the production allows an enthusuaist to acquire a car which may be, otherwise, unattainable.

Given the prodigious output of Jim Hall's workshop in the 1960s and 70s, why was the 2E model chosen for the Continuation Series? Simply put, it was Jim Hall's favorite and most innovative racing machine.

The Chaparral 2E Continuation Series is the continued production of an innovative racing marvel built nearly 40 years earlier and constructed from the original engineering plans, using the original body molds, by the same people, operating under the same venerable nameplate, with the continued energy and passion that inspired the creation of its legacy.