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Listed by Salvage Offers with 35,736 miles (57,512 kilometers) on the odometer, this 2001 model year Dodge Viper GTS fixed-head coupe has seen better days. Even though it has fire damage, the V10-powered sports car features a salvage title and it's structurally sound.
The leather upholstery and plastic trim of the cabin, along with the rear end, haven’t been affected by the flames. The engine bay looks clean despite the state of the front bumper, hood, fenders, roof, and headlights, which leads me to believe someone’s garage caught fire due to an electrical short.
Currently located in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the Viper with Deep Sapphire Blue paintwork and dual racing stripes has an estimated retail value of $49,950, according to the seller. That seems exaggerated if you ask me, more so if you glance over the classifieds. At the time of reporting, AutoTrader lists RT/10 roadsters from the 2001 model year at anything from $36k to $55k.
Scheduled to be auctioned next year on January 5th, chassis number 1B3ER69E21V700993 is perfectly salvageable on a budget. All you need is a talented body shop guy who knows his stuff and patience if some panels can’t be repaired. Bear in mind that you'll also need a new set of tires.
In GTS specification, the second-generation Viper cranks out 450 horsepower and 490 pound-feet (664 Nm) of torque from the factory. Those figures are complemented by one of the worst fuel economy ratings in the industry, namely 11 mpg (21.4 liters per 100 km) in the city. The liftback coupe channels the suck-squeeze-bang-blow to the rear wheels through a BorgWarner T-56 manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch and stainless-steel synchros. For the 2001 model year, the Viper has also received an anti-lock braking system.
One of the most celebrated sports cars in America and beyond U.S. borders, the Viper was discontinued in 2017 over dwindling sales and the federal motor vehicle safety standard for side curtain airbags. A replacement is out of the question, according to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, leaving the Hellcat-powered Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars to soldier on alone.
Currently located in Ham Lake, Minnesota, the Viper with Deep Sapphire Blue paintwork and dual racing stripes has an estimated retail value of $49,950, according to the seller. That seems exaggerated if you ask me, more so if you glance over the classifieds. At the time of reporting, AutoTrader lists RT/10 roadsters from the 2001 model year at anything from $36k to $55k.
Scheduled to be auctioned next year on January 5th, chassis number 1B3ER69E21V700993 is perfectly salvageable on a budget. All you need is a talented body shop guy who knows his stuff and patience if some panels can’t be repaired. Bear in mind that you'll also need a new set of tires.
In GTS specification, the second-generation Viper cranks out 450 horsepower and 490 pound-feet (664 Nm) of torque from the factory. Those figures are complemented by one of the worst fuel economy ratings in the industry, namely 11 mpg (21.4 liters per 100 km) in the city. The liftback coupe channels the suck-squeeze-bang-blow to the rear wheels through a BorgWarner T-56 manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch and stainless-steel synchros. For the 2001 model year, the Viper has also received an anti-lock braking system.
One of the most celebrated sports cars in America and beyond U.S. borders, the Viper was discontinued in 2017 over dwindling sales and the federal motor vehicle safety standard for side curtain airbags. A replacement is out of the question, according to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, leaving the Hellcat-powered Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars to soldier on alone.
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