1,600-Mile 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

First unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 1989 following Chrysler President Bob Lutz's vision for a modern-day Cobra, the Viper has been a popular enthusiast choice since the first production model in 1992. Offering an entirely independent chassis, the small team of engineers used a custom-designed tubular space-frame layout finished off with a full fiberglass body to save weight. One of the very last sports cars to be offered as such, the Viper offers an engaging driving experience that is remarkably free of electronic driver assist and aids found in modern cars. Powered by a massive 8.0-liter V10 which was designed with input from Lamborghini, it produces a brutal engine note through the signature side-exit exhaust. Today, early Vipers are considered by enthusiasts to provide the most “bite” with the Viper in its most savage, simple form. 

Finished in a Viper Red over a custom gray and red partial leather interior, this example was purchased new by George Foreman and displays a mere 1,572 miles at the time of listing. It features custom exterior stripes and embroidered seatbacks courtesy of Carlini Autographics and is accompanied by a matching fiberglass hard top, owner’s manuals, and partial service records.

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

9 knockouts from the George Foreman collection

Highlights

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• One of 1,043 Vipers built in 1993, the second year of production 

• Single-owner example purchased new by George Foreman

• 488 cu-in (8.0-liter) aluminum V10 rated at 400 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque

• Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission 

• Customized by Carlini Design in 1993 

• Custom silver and black stripes, gold rear bumper lettering, a rear spoiler, red seat inserts, hamburger logo-embroidered floor mats, hamburger logo-embroidered passenger seatback, and George Foreman’s signature embroidered in the driver’s seatback

• Matching removable fiberglass hard top

• Service conducted by Texan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Humble, Texas in November 2014 at 1,553 miles included:

  • Replacing the radiator cap

  • Oil and filter change

  • Differential service with synthetic fluid

  • Coolant service

• Full three-stage paint correction, detail, and battery replacement conducted by Dr. D’Tail circa October 2019 at a cost of $1,654.68 

• Showing only 1,572 miles at the time of listing

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Full-access, forward-opening hood/fender assembly

• Integrated front fog lights

• Intermittent windshield wipers

• Leather-wrapped shift knob and shifter boot

• Center console parking brake

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel

• Tilt steering column

• Leather-and-vinyl sport bucket seats with two-way manual adjustment

• Aftermarket Sony CD/Bluetooth stereo

• Glove box

• Heater/defroster

• Glass rear window

• Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes

• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

• Limited-slip differential

• Stainless-steel dual exhaust system

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition. Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo galleries of each lot. All lots are sold as is, where is, and bidders are responsible for any desired diligence before placing a bid.

• Paint chips along the rear edge of the removable hard top and driver’s door pillar

• Scratches present on the dash

• Gauge surrounds are oxidized

• Gold finish flaking on the rear bumper lettering

• Chrome is flaking on the left rear wheel

• Trunk-mounted CD changer is inoperable

Included

• Owner’s manuals

• One key, two fobs

• Spare wheel and tire

Ownership History

This 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 was purchased new by George Foreman and first registered in September 1993 showing 10 miles at the time. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report verifies its one-owner status and low original mileage of 1,572 miles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com