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The 1996 model year witnessed a major debut. Dodge introduced a new version of the Viper specifically to provide buyers with more power.
The all-new Dodge Viper GTS (I specifically used the "all-new" phrase because the GTS featured almost completely different underpinnings from the regular Viper) was fitted with an upgraded 8.0-liter V10 engine.
It produced 450 horsepower, whereas the standard Viper was rated at 415 horsepower, thanks to the 1996 model's weight reduction.
The Viper GTS in these photos is probably the best way to admire the first GTS in all its glory. It's not only an original, unaltered, unrestored, un-you name it, but this GTS is also a new Viper. The odometer indicates only 323 miles (519 km), as the owner bought the car and almost immediately parked it in their garage.
Judging from the mileage, the owner probably took the car for a single ride after the purchase—not even collectors can resist the temptation of driving a Viper—and then parked the car alongside other cars in their collection. This is the first time the Viper has gone online to look for a new home, and the seller explains that it's always been stored in a climate-controlled garage.
The only change it received was the battery. The original unit died, so the owner recently installed a new battery.
You can imagine that everything on this Viper GTS is in "like-new" condition. The body, the interior, the engine, you name it, everything comes in the same shape as in 1996. It probably retains the new-car smell, especially as the owner likely spent less than a couple of hours inside.
The car is now looking for a new owner, selling with all documentation since it was new, including the owner's manual. It also comes with two key fobs and a custom Viper car cover, as it'll undoubtedly end in someone's collection and must be protected during transportation.
As anyone can imagine, a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS can't sell cheaply—not when it's the first-year GTS and certainly not with only 323 miles on the clock. The owner expects to get $125,000 for the car, so it'll be interesting to see if this Viper GTS finds a new home fast. I doubt it'll remain available for long, especially because it ticks all the boxes for a perfect collectible, but I'll continue to monitor the listing and let you know when it sells with an update to this story.
Meanwhile, it's important to remember that the car is located in New Middletown, Ohio, and despite everything coming in perfect shape, you'll obviously have to take it on a trailer. You can use the cover to make sure you arrive at the destination safely.
It produced 450 horsepower, whereas the standard Viper was rated at 415 horsepower, thanks to the 1996 model's weight reduction.
The Viper GTS in these photos is probably the best way to admire the first GTS in all its glory. It's not only an original, unaltered, unrestored, un-you name it, but this GTS is also a new Viper. The odometer indicates only 323 miles (519 km), as the owner bought the car and almost immediately parked it in their garage.
Judging from the mileage, the owner probably took the car for a single ride after the purchase—not even collectors can resist the temptation of driving a Viper—and then parked the car alongside other cars in their collection. This is the first time the Viper has gone online to look for a new home, and the seller explains that it's always been stored in a climate-controlled garage.
The only change it received was the battery. The original unit died, so the owner recently installed a new battery.
You can imagine that everything on this Viper GTS is in "like-new" condition. The body, the interior, the engine, you name it, everything comes in the same shape as in 1996. It probably retains the new-car smell, especially as the owner likely spent less than a couple of hours inside.
The car is now looking for a new owner, selling with all documentation since it was new, including the owner's manual. It also comes with two key fobs and a custom Viper car cover, as it'll undoubtedly end in someone's collection and must be protected during transportation.
As anyone can imagine, a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS can't sell cheaply—not when it's the first-year GTS and certainly not with only 323 miles on the clock. The owner expects to get $125,000 for the car, so it'll be interesting to see if this Viper GTS finds a new home fast. I doubt it'll remain available for long, especially because it ticks all the boxes for a perfect collectible, but I'll continue to monitor the listing and let you know when it sells with an update to this story.
Meanwhile, it's important to remember that the car is located in New Middletown, Ohio, and despite everything coming in perfect shape, you'll obviously have to take it on a trailer. You can use the cover to make sure you arrive at the destination safely.
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