Jay Herbert
Enthusiast
April 24, 2002
Final Dodge Viper Coupe to be Auctioned in Scholarship Fundraiser
Auburn Hills, Mich. -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation today announced that the
last 2002 Dodge Viper will be auctioned May 7, in a Northwood University
scholarship fundraiser.
The Viper, a special Final Edition GTS Coupe numbered 360, will mark the end
of coupe production at DaimlerChrysler's Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in
Detroit. The all-new, redesigned 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 is offered
exclusively as a convertible.
DaimlerChrysler has donated the car to raise money as part of Northwood
University's sixth annual Detroit International Scholarship Showcase.
DaimlerChrysler is the event's lead sponsor.
This year's theme is "Racing Toward a Successful Future," exemplified in the
Dodge Viper's dominance in international endurance racing and the
opportunity for success that Northwood students will realize through the
funds raised by this event.
Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President, Sales, will serve as this
year's honorary chairperson. He will join Northwood President and CEO Dr.
David E. Fry in hosting the event.
The Final Edition Coupe, representing the last car built on the 2002 Dodge
Viper platform, will be part of the only run of production Vipers to wear a
Viper red with dual stone white-striped paint scheme. The white over red
theme was the same one that carried the Viper GTS-R/T race car to
motorsports acclaim with an outright win at the 2000 Daytona 24-hour sports
car racing event and consecutive American Le Mans Series manufacturers
championships.
The Dodge Viper GTS Final Edition is expected to hold special appeal to
sports car enthusiasts and Viper collectors as a landmark in the product's
history.
"This is the high water mark for the Viper Coupe," said Jim Julow, Vice
President - Dodge Global Brand Center, DaimlerChrysler Corp. "The GTS Final
Edition, the last of the production Viper coupes, is a response to loyal
owners who have asked us to do something special to close this chapter of
the Viper's history. Our other limited-availability models, such as the GT2
Championship Edition, have been resounding successes among enthusiasts
looking for a piece of American sports car history."
In addition to the special paint striping, a number of other details
distinguish the GTS Final Edition. Inside, red-stitched, black leather
steering wheel and shift knob are unique to the model, with a dash plaque
(No. 360) recognizing each individual car from the series.
The live black tie auction, which has raised substantial support in the past
five years for Northwood's scholarship fund, will be held at the Detroit
Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint. WJR-AM morning radio personality Paul W.
Smith is the event's master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $150 per person. Corporate tables are also available. Please
note: You must be present to bid. The winning bidder will take delivery of
the Viper in mid to late July.
Featuring a high-profile honorary committee of business and community
leaders from across the country, the Detroit International Scholarship
Showcase is considered by some to be one of the season's premier social
events. The evening will spotlight the career curriculum and free enterprise
approach offered by Northwood and honor those who have supported the
university over its 43-year history.
For ticket information, contact Northwood University at (248) 822-2445.
Northwood University is a private, accredited university specializing in
managerial and entrepreneurial education, offering two- and four-year
degrees in a variety of enterprise fields.
Also note:
1) You have to be present to bid
2) If you are the winning bidder you won't take delivery of the Viper until mid to late July.
ON THE INTERNET
Visit DaimlerChrysler's Media Services Web Site at
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com for additional DaimlerChrysler news.
Final Dodge Viper Coupe to be Auctioned in Scholarship Fundraiser
Auburn Hills, Mich. -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation today announced that the
last 2002 Dodge Viper will be auctioned May 7, in a Northwood University
scholarship fundraiser.
The Viper, a special Final Edition GTS Coupe numbered 360, will mark the end
of coupe production at DaimlerChrysler's Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in
Detroit. The all-new, redesigned 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 is offered
exclusively as a convertible.
DaimlerChrysler has donated the car to raise money as part of Northwood
University's sixth annual Detroit International Scholarship Showcase.
DaimlerChrysler is the event's lead sponsor.
This year's theme is "Racing Toward a Successful Future," exemplified in the
Dodge Viper's dominance in international endurance racing and the
opportunity for success that Northwood students will realize through the
funds raised by this event.
Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President, Sales, will serve as this
year's honorary chairperson. He will join Northwood President and CEO Dr.
David E. Fry in hosting the event.
The Final Edition Coupe, representing the last car built on the 2002 Dodge
Viper platform, will be part of the only run of production Vipers to wear a
Viper red with dual stone white-striped paint scheme. The white over red
theme was the same one that carried the Viper GTS-R/T race car to
motorsports acclaim with an outright win at the 2000 Daytona 24-hour sports
car racing event and consecutive American Le Mans Series manufacturers
championships.
The Dodge Viper GTS Final Edition is expected to hold special appeal to
sports car enthusiasts and Viper collectors as a landmark in the product's
history.
"This is the high water mark for the Viper Coupe," said Jim Julow, Vice
President - Dodge Global Brand Center, DaimlerChrysler Corp. "The GTS Final
Edition, the last of the production Viper coupes, is a response to loyal
owners who have asked us to do something special to close this chapter of
the Viper's history. Our other limited-availability models, such as the GT2
Championship Edition, have been resounding successes among enthusiasts
looking for a piece of American sports car history."
In addition to the special paint striping, a number of other details
distinguish the GTS Final Edition. Inside, red-stitched, black leather
steering wheel and shift knob are unique to the model, with a dash plaque
(No. 360) recognizing each individual car from the series.
The live black tie auction, which has raised substantial support in the past
five years for Northwood's scholarship fund, will be held at the Detroit
Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint. WJR-AM morning radio personality Paul W.
Smith is the event's master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $150 per person. Corporate tables are also available. Please
note: You must be present to bid. The winning bidder will take delivery of
the Viper in mid to late July.
Featuring a high-profile honorary committee of business and community
leaders from across the country, the Detroit International Scholarship
Showcase is considered by some to be one of the season's premier social
events. The evening will spotlight the career curriculum and free enterprise
approach offered by Northwood and honor those who have supported the
university over its 43-year history.
For ticket information, contact Northwood University at (248) 822-2445.
Northwood University is a private, accredited university specializing in
managerial and entrepreneurial education, offering two- and four-year
degrees in a variety of enterprise fields.
Also note:
1) You have to be present to bid
2) If you are the winning bidder you won't take delivery of the Viper until mid to late July.
ON THE INTERNET
Visit DaimlerChrysler's Media Services Web Site at
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com for additional DaimlerChrysler news.
