Chaparral Roller Value?

[Michael John]

I've been offered a Chaparral roller for $1000. It is in need of a full restoration and I'm wondering if this is a fair price. I've attached a photo for your reference.


Thanks in advance for your guidance!!

[Mike Anderson]

Maybe you should let me have it. Would hate to see you make a mistake, hahaha
My opinion.
Later Mike

[Rob Voska]

WIth the strange angle of the steering is it the enduro model or a sprint?

[Tom Smith]

Did somebody already bag the fuel tank? The correct tank will set you back close to half what the kart costs.

[Michael John]

Yes, the fuel tank is long gone....

[Bob Towarnicki]

Michael,
My 2 cents for what its worth (probably less than I invested). With two unimounts and the turbine wheels, you could part it out and almost recover your investment. That said, big dollars ahead to restore it: the steering wheel is wrong; you need the Chilton large tank which is hard to find and expensive when you do find one; the wheels & pedals will need to be rechromed; need new hardware; unimount side mounting plates with integral chain guards; tie rods; bearings; new upholstery and new paint. I'm guessing another $2k and you still have a roller! The seller ain't giving it away but price isn't outrageous if you really want it. Should make a nice kart.
Bob

[steveohara]

I don't remember the Chaparral having those front axle braces.... are they add-ons?
If the frame is not screwed up in some way then the price is not out of line for a kart with four good turbine wheels, two good Uni mounts, correct pedals, tie rods etc.
Looks to me like the steering shaft was shortened for a "large" driver so the hoop had to be leaned forward a lot.
Hard to find a more complete original Chapparal than that and there are few chassis more popular with the vintage karting crowd so I would grab it.
Steve O'Hara

[Michael John]

Thanks everyone! Your feedback is very much appreciated!!!