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1997 Dodge Viper Gts Coupe 2-door 8.0l on 2040-cars

US $40,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:21000 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Transmission:Manual
Engine:8.0L 7990CC 488Cu. In. V10 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1B3ER69E8VV301530 Year: 1997
Sub Model: GTS
Make: Dodge
Exterior Color: Blue
Model: Viper
Interior Color: Black
Trim: GTS Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Cylinders: 10
Options: CD Player
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 21,000
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Unmolested 1997 Viper GTS in fantastic condition


This 1997 GTS is completely original with no modifications.  The Blue/White 1997 Viper GTS is an icon - as evidenced by the stylings of the brand new Vipers for 2013 which mimic this cars classic lines.  

I've owned this car since 2005 and just haven't ever really driven it.  It's in great condition with flawless paint and flawless interior.  This car should be with someone who can truly enjoy it, and I'm officially out of garage space.  I've had the car for sale a few times before, but am not a motivated seller at all - so low ball offers won't fly here.  It's my opinion it may be a mistake to sell an unmolested original GTS as they may start to climb in price due to the renewed interest and throwback looks of the newly released Viper.  But, having put off selling it before and continuing to fight for space I'm again at a point that it's clear that this is the car that I should let go.  The 1997's don't have a switch for the passenger side airbag, so it's not a car that I can take my kids for a spin in even.  So, it's become the car that just doesn't get driven.

Back to condition:  The paint is fantastic, the interior is great.  The only slight flaw in the interior is the drivers side outer seat bolster shows some signs of wear which is common for these cars.  There are also two small paint bubbles on each of the sill plates in the same location on either side of the car.  This is another common issue with these cars and isn't rust but is due to the heat from the exhaust that runs under the sills.

The only modification done to the car is a fire prevention fix for the power steering pump so if it overflows it doesn't spray onto the exhaust which is why a few of these cars have burned to the ground.  The car also has a fire extinguisher that is mounted in front of the passenger seat for additional security.

Again, I'm not a super motivated seller so low balling won't work.  If you want a great example of the breed, this is the car to buy.  I've included a bunch of pics, but if you have any requests for anything specific please let me know.  The car is for sale here and locally, but nowhere else online.  I mention that because last time I listed the car over a year ago it showed up on cars.com with totally different contact information which was clearly some sort of scammer. 

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