As one of the park’s oldest and longest-operated rides, the Chaparral Antique Cars entertained literal generations of visitors to Six Flags Over Texas. Added to the park for its second season in 1962, Chaparral Antique Cars featured gasoline-powered cars driven by guests. Drivers had full control over the acceleration and steering along a guide rail that prevented guests from taking the cars off-course.
Early drawing of Chaparral Antique Cars
In 2011 the entrance for Chaparral moved to the “Coca Cola Cool Zone” misting area, allowing its queue to be reutilized as additional switchbacks for New Texas Giant. The change was eventually reverted back.
Removal
In 2024 the park announced that after 62 years of continuous operation, Chaparral Antique Cars would be closing and replaced by Dino Off Road Adventure, a similar ride that used the same road/track as the original attraction, but with different vehicles and animatronic dinosaurs.
The old Chaparral Antique Cars occasionally make an appearance these days during Holiday in the Park when they are parked outside Pandemonium’s large LED screen as a “drive in theater.”
I drove one of these cas when I was a kid and would like to know Where I could buy one of these cars
Where can I buy one of these cars
The park isn’t selling Chaparral Antique Cars as far as I’m aware. Some of the cars were modified and are still in use on the updated ride — Dino Off Road Adventure.
Not true, they bought 17 new cars based on the original Arrow Development blueprints, but will feature a new jeep front end and left hand steering.
I personally own a slightly different version of this Arrow car and can tell you first hand, they are well past due for retirement! The frames are rust buckets. I ended up building a brand new frame from scratch for mine and converted to an ATV engine with reverse.
Most 6 flags parks are starting to get rid of these cars as they just need to much work.
I know where 4 more are currently located, but they’ll cost you over 4k each and will need lots of work.
I’m interested in buying one of the Chaparral cars . Please let me know if there are any cars still available!