I bought a little piece of Viper history today--Lutz Viper

[viperdrummer]

I have been hunting a 92 Viper for awhile somewhat out of a sense of nostalgia. . I came close to pulling the trigger on a couple. Then I learned the "holy grail" was for sale--Bob Lutz' serial number 2 , 92 Viper. Having had every Gen of Viper, I had always wanted something with a little history to it.

I made the plunge and Bob's car arrives next week. It may or may not be an investment. I kind of wanted bookends of what I believe may be the beginning and end of DODGE Vipers --a 92 and 09. (hopefully someone else will pick up the brand)

If anyone has any pics of Bob's Viper from the early days I would love to see them.

Now to go clear out some space--this won't be a daily driver.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Congrats! I'm extremely jealous. I'd love to have a 92'! Will you get to meet Lutz at all? I saw in the ad a buyer would have the choice if they wanted, but if you're having the car delivered, I guess thats a no?

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

AWSOME!!!!!!!

and what a 92 to own..

Think Bob Lutz is in the UK at the moment .. GM UK meetings..

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

How sweet is that? Great job I'm positive that will end up being a real keeper for you and a good investment choice down the line.

Very jealous!

 

[gb66gth]

Very good upside potential in the future. Right now Mecum is selling off Billy Mitchell's Vette and it's going to take big $$$. This is the same kind of deal. Keep it, history will be kind to Lutz and the cars associated with him.

 

[alpine7822]

Congrats! I'd love to see it when it arrives (and since I live practically down the street)!

Can't wait to see pics!!!

 

[dave6666]

Nice.

That's not the kind of car you do burnouts in right after you unload it is it?.

 

[Simms]

Very cool! Congrats!

 

[bluesrt]

 

[Coloviper]

Congratulations! Awesome find!

I think we all know it will appreciate in the future. It has the best chance of that.

 

[slaughterj]

Congrats, can't wait to see it! And drive it!

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Nice catch Terry, I think that will be a great investment car.

 

[WANTED]

I'll be the first to ask, how much ?

Way to go on the purchase.

 

[ViperGal]

Congrats!

Hey, are you going to try to get the same car tag? 2Viper?

 

[eucharistos]

I'll be the first to ask, how much ?

can't believe you asked that









congrats btw

 

[viperdrummer]

A follow up and some answers:

1.Will you get to meet Bob Lutz?--my current plan barring work issues, is to fly up and meet Bob when Reliable picks up the car. I can tell you, that as you would expect Bob has been nothing but great to deal with, humble and unassuming. I feel like I am buying a car from Harley Earl--in my opinion, he is of that stature in auto folklore.

2.Far as I know Bob is not in the UK although I was there last week to get a preview of where our country is going , but I digress (I love London--what a great city)

3.Value/investment--at this point not thinking about it. If it appreciates, it will be the first time a car I owned that did. Just by me owning it, it has dropped in price.

4.How much did I pay? I can certainly understand the question, but for a number of reasons I won't say. I rarely say what I pay for dealer cars also, but again understand why it is asked .

5.Vanity plate--doubt I will drive it other than to keep fluids up, but this is a tough one. All suggestions welcomed.

 

[ViperGal]

Vanity plate could keep the Lutz Tradition of 2Viper

How many letters do you have to work with in your state?

2nd Vip/2ND SNK could be a good one too
WasLutz referring to its history
History..

Congrats again that is too cool!

 

[Smog Dog]

Gotta agree, it's a great piece of Viper history. I'm sure it's worth some big bucks now, and it will surely be worth more in the future. Congratulations!

Bill

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

I suggest you ask Lutz if the plate can stay with the car for display purposes only.

 

[FE 065]

He has a few other cars...






Other Lutz stuff

And of course this famous story
...When coming in for a landing, Lutz was distracted by another pilot who aborted his takeoff and crossed Lutz's runway. Lutz landed safely but with his landing gear still retracted. Meeting soon after with a group that included a few journalists, rather than downplay the matter, Lutz strode in with a "you won't believe what I just did" attitude. "I have always wondered since my days in the Marines what it would be like to do a wheels-up landing," he said. "Now I know." Lutz was unscathed by the incident, but his L-39 faces a few months in the shop.​

 

[triplexotica]

You should take it to the next VOI

 

[viperdrummer]

Vanity plate could keep the Lutz Tradition of 2Viper

How many letters do you have to work with in your state?

2nd Vip/2ND SNK could be a good one too
WasLutz referring to its history
History..

Congrats again that is too cool!

I like "waslutz"-have to check on that one. My cars now are "Viper1" and "Viper2".

 

[VENUM INJECTION]

Awesome purchase!! I saw the add and wished I could have afforded that piece of history. I agree with the above about keeping the tag as well as making it a part of the next VOI. Congrats!!

 

[DLTARNU]

It absolutely will be a collector car down the road. First series Viper #2? Oh yeah. Keep it undercover for a couple decades and sell it for a mint. It will be great having a 40-year-old stock Viper in 2032 that can run circles around the 1.8L hybrid cars, powered by sunflowers and good will towards man, that the country will be driving by then.

 

[ViperGal]

And don't forget new battery, fresh data card in your camera and lots of high res pics of you, Lutz and 'The Car'.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Awesome purchase!! I saw the add and wished I could have afforded that piece of history. I agree with the above about keeping the tag as well as making it a part of the next VOI. Congrats!!

Agreed here as well, you should definately take it to VOI 11! I expect lots of pictures, including the handshake with mr. Lutz!

 

[Mopar Boy]

Cool purchase dude! Glad it went to a VCA member that will appreciate the car for what it is!

Nice purchase!

 

[ViperGTS]

Congrats!
&
ENJOY THE '92

 

[viperdrummer]

I just returned from Detroit where I met with Bob and the truck was loaded with Reliable.

I hope to separately post a few photos (there were many) and briefly discuss.

To say today was the best Viper moment for me in 15 years would be a dramatic understatement. It is hard to put into words the kind of guy Bob Lutz is and what he has meant to guys (and girls) like us.

 

[Mopar Boy]

Too cool!