Chaparral 2F Cutaway

Name/Title

Chaparral 2F Cutaway

Entry/Object ID

2025.7.125

Scope and Content

This expertly rendered poster presents a cutaway technical illustration of the Chaparral 2F, a groundbreaking American endurance race car from 1967. Designed by Jim Hall and produced by the Hall Hall Company, the image reveals the car’s internal systems—including its rear-mounted engine, transmission, suspension, and cockpit layout. The rear wing and sleek bodywork underscore the car’s role in pioneering downforce technology. The artwork by illustrator James Arlington is titled “CHAPAPRAL 2F” and copyrighted by The Shell Oil Company in 1967.

Collection

Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder Collection

Category

Posters

Acquisition

Accession

2025.7

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1967

Dimensions

Height

48 cm

Width

63.5 cm

Location

Large Archival Folder

PCF - 05

Cabinet

Y17

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good