Vehicle Description
For the 1996 model year, Chrysler Corporation got serious about the
Viper sports car. The spartan RT/10 Roadster had been on sale since
1992, and it enjoyed a strong following, but it lacked the serious
racing credentials of its competitors, including Porsche, Ferrari,
and the Chevrolet Corvette. In 1996, the Viper range was refreshed
with more power, more refinement, and the addition of the stunning
450-horsepower GTS Coupe. The slick and evocative GTS design was
strongly influenced by Pete Brock's 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe. With
the pronounced double-bubble roof and kicked-up rear spoiler
treatment, the Viper GTS captured the essence of a purebred
American sports car. Dodge got the formula perfect, and the Viper
GTS was an instant hit with the press and public alike. Critically,
Chrysler Corporation now had the ideal platform to join the
increasingly competitive and high-profile world of international GT
racing. Partnering with teams like Oreca Motorsport, the Viper GTS
(branded in Europe as a Chrysler), took GT-Class honors at Sebring,
Le Mans, the Nurburgring, and even an overall victory at the 2000
Rolex 24 at Daytona - the first overall win for an American
production-based car. The GTS Coupe's incredible run of motorsport
success elevated the Viper brand from a tire-shredding boulevard
cruiser into a world-class sports car that took on and beat the
best in the world. The 1996 Viper GTS Coupe offered here is a
superb, highly-desirable example from the first year of GTS
production. It has covered just 4,300 miles from new and benefits
from meticulous care while in the hands of an enthusiastic
collector. Finished in the iconic color scheme of Viper Blue with
white stripes, this GTS is in superb condition inside and out,
reflective of its incredibly low mileage. The paintwork is in
excellent condition all around, and the Carfax report shows a clean
history. It rides on the correct original polished alloy wheels,
unique to the GTS coupe. The black leather interior reflects this
car's exceptionally low mileage and presents in excellent order,
with minimal wear noted on the vulnerable seat bolsters and sills.
With power windows and locks, air conditioning, airbags, and a
Pioneer in-dash CD player, the GTS offers considerably more
equipment compared to the spartan roadster, without sacrificing the
purposeful, driver-focused attitude. Switchgear and controls are
all in good order, In late 2019, the owner commissioned an
extensive, no-expense-spared service. The work included fitting a
fresh set of four Pilot Sport PS2 tires, special-ordered directly
from Michelin. Additional work included a full fluid/filter
service, new gearbox oil, a new clutch assembly, and slave
cylinder, and fuel pumps. A beautiful new high-performance Corsa
stainless cat-back exhaust system lets the mighty 8-liter engine
breathe freely, accentuating its unique ten-cylinder howl. The work
ensures this Viper is now safe and road-ready for its next
caretaker to enjoy to the fullest. The sale includes the original
tires (for show purposes only) and the factory books/manuals in the
original wallet. A superlative example of Dodge's world-beating
sports car, this collector-grade, exceptionally low-mileage GTS
would be a welcome addition to any enthusiast's stable, and it will
undoubtedly continue to be one of the most collectible American
cars of the modern era. Offers welcome and trades considered For
additional details please view this listing directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6838-1996-dodge-viper-gts-coupe/