While the results were not always as strong as I’m sure Jim would have liked, there was something about the spirit of innovation – the willingness to try something different that captured the imagination then, and continues to do so today.

Personally, after attending the Monterey Historics for the last few years, I wasn’t sure if I would make the trek again in 2005, as time has proved to be a precious commodity this year. But when I heard that Chaparrals would be featured, I knew I would be there, somehow. And I am more than glad that I made it. To see all of these legendary cars in person was quite an experience, but to me, the best experience of all was to see Jim Hall sitting in the cockpit of the legendary 2E, patiently sitting through an interview, waiting to take his favorite car out for a voyage back in time around Laguna Seca. He has never been that comfortable in the limelight, preferring to let his actions speak for themselves. It was fitting that the interview took place while he was in the car. To me, there was not much that could top that moment.