Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2002 Dodge Viper RT/10.
The entire idea of a modern sports car being literally hand-built in Detroit is nothing short of amazing. The Viper was also the car that won at Le Mans on a shoestring budget, and during its lifecycle continuously amazed journalists during road tests. It is in essence the modern interpretation of a Shelby Cobra.
Our AutoHunter Spotlight is a 9,608-mile 2002 Dodge Viper RT/10 convertible that is painted in Viper Race Yellow Clearcoat over a black leather interior. The reason for the possible great buy here is that this SR II Viper is now offered with a CARFAX report and a restored salvage title.
The exterior of the car looks to be in excellent condition. The seller states that the car has had ownership in Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona. The Carfax notes damage in 2012 to the left and right sides but that the car was then restored to perfect condition.
It features a color-matched factory removable roof panel, underbody spoilers, vented hood, 8-inch wheels, an Alpine audio system. It also has 18” 5-spoke polished aluminum wheels, with staggered Toyo Extensa HP tires.
The interior of this Viper is described as having original black leather upholstery with perforated inserts that have wear on the drivers side seat bolster, adjustable driver lumbar support, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an aftermarket (but much better than stock) Alpine AM/FM/CD radio.
Under the hood is the amazing 8.0-liter OHV V10 that is rated at 450 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque backed by a TREMEC T-56 6-speed manual transmission. It also features a muffler deletion and a center exit exhaust.
I would ask the seller in the comments on the listing about the history of the repairs after this great looking car received a salvage title. The car honestly looks like a really nice example of a Viper, but I would want to find out more info. If the car checks out as good, I would happily bid for the chance to own such a legendary performance car that in many ways was the first U.S. built supercar. No, it is not a mint car but if everything works and it does not have any hidden damage it is a great example of a driver level Viper.
The auction for this 2002 Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster ends Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (PDT)
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