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  1. 355dreamer

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    #1 355dreamer, Apr 6, 2016
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    Up for sale, is this incredible and rare 1997 Dodge Viper GTS. This car is a one owner example with just 20,012 miles. Unlike most examples available, she has a clean carfax, is fully serviced, and ready to enjoy.

    Almost 20 years after introduction, the Viper still remains an incredible car, even by today's standards. With zero to 60 times in the low 4 second range, and 1.1Gs on the skid pad, this early example of the first Viper coupe isn't the typical muscle car. This same model won at LeMans 3 times in its era. Simple, fast, reliable, exotic looks and incredible handling make the Viper one of the best bangs for the buck in the car market today. Dodge only made 964 cars in the launch configuration of blue with white stripes, and it is the most desired combo in today's marketplace.

    Items of note on this particular car:

    Just serviced, including new gaskets, A/C service, clutch safety switch, spark plugs and fluid change
    While there's evidence of paintwork, the car has a clean carfax (typical of a car of this age)
    The clearcoat on the gas cap cover is peeling (easy fix)
    The tires should be replaced due to age
    One wheel has curb rash
    I purchased the car from a close friend who has had the car in storage for the last 5 years. He owns a Porsche dealership and didn't want to place the car in his inventory. Yes, I stand to make a few dollars on the car for my efforts but I'm offering it for less than any other 96-97 Viper GTS on the market.

    The car was just detailed, and is ready to be enjoyed on the track or at your local cars and coffee event.

    Priced firm at 39,950
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  2. 355dreamer

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  3. 355dreamer

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  4. 355dreamer

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  5. 355dreamer

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  6. 355dreamer

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  7. 355dreamer

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  8. 355dreamer

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    #8 355dreamer, Apr 6, 2016
    Also worth noting, unlike most GTS coupes on the market, this car is completely stock and unmodified
     
  9. joker57676

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    #9 joker57676, Apr 6, 2016
    A classic in every sense of the word.

    GLWS.



    Mark
     
  10. Jon Von Bon

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    #10 Jon Von Bon, Apr 6, 2016
    Super cool car. A real hot rod.

    GLWS
     
  11. Devilsolsi

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    #11 Devilsolsi, Apr 6, 2016
    Damn. Love the gen2 GTS. GLWS
     
  12. 355dreamer

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    #12 355dreamer, Apr 7, 2016

    Thank you gentlemen. It's an awesome car for sure.
     
  13. rdefabri

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    #13 rdefabri, Apr 7, 2016
    Nice! To think you can get one of these under $40K, that's crazy. If I had $40K to spend, I'd be all over this RIGHT NOW.

    GLWS!
     
  14. 355dreamer

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    #14 355dreamer, Apr 8, 2016
    www.penfed.com :D
     
  15. JG333SP

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    #15 JG333SP, Apr 8, 2016
    That $40k number is killing me also. Somebody is going to get a ton of car for the money.

    What does that warning sign with arrows in the door jamb say? 'If you even sit in this seat you are cured of Ferrari's forever'? Love that color also.
     
  16. JoeTSI

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    #16 JoeTSI, Apr 8, 2016
    It means the side sills are capable of welding skin to metal due to the exhaust being under them. I just picked up a 2006 Copperhead Orange coupe with 14k miles....loving it so far.
     
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    #17 JG333SP, Apr 8, 2016
    Right-I guess there is an exhaust under there. A friend of mine picked up one of these a few yrs ago but he wrecked it before I even had a chance for a ride in it! My wife would lose her mind if I drove this home. Hell that makes is sound even better!
     
  18. StallionRx

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    #18 StallionRx, Apr 9, 2016
    Beautiful car.

    Im surprised these dont sell for more.
     
  19. FerrariF50lover

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    #19 FerrariF50lover, Apr 9, 2016
    Under market for sure. Someone is getting a deal!
     
  20. Tenney

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    #20 Tenney, Apr 9, 2016
    Lotta cool per $ right there. GLWS.
     
  21. JohnsonsMedia

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    #21 JohnsonsMedia, Apr 9, 2016
    is this one of the years that still had forged internals? I will agree, I would LOVE to have this car, but the wife does not like them.... at all.
     
  22. FerrariF50lover

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    #22 FerrariF50lover, Apr 9, 2016

    Yes. I believe 2001 had the "cream puff motors"
     
  23. Jon Von Bon

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    #23 Jon Von Bon, Apr 10, 2016
    The thing about the vipers is that they are the ultimate project car without having to undertake the work of building a project.
    Just add gas and step on it. Lots of noise, drama and unadulterated fun.

    GLWS
     
  24. spdrcr

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    #24 spdrcr, Apr 10, 2016
    Actually the forged motors went through model year 1999. 2000-2002 were referred to as the "cream puff" motors.

    This is a very nice car for a very fair price. I just bough back a '97 Blue/White GTS that I previously owned. It always seemed like the one that got away. Great to have it back.
     
  25. toggie

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    #25 toggie, Apr 10, 2016
    Love the color on this car.

    The curvy Vipers will always be collectible cars, given the small number of them made.

    Tons of torque, front engine, stick shift, aggressive looks ...

    at a good price.

    GLWS.
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