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

[ViperTony]

Very cool and thanks for sharing your story with us. Looking forward to the pics.

 

[2001 GTS]

That is too cool...post back in this thread in 20 years and let us know what you can get for it! haha

 

[viperdrummer]

As promised I am posting a few (of many) pics taken when meeting Bob Lutz after buying his 92 Viper (number 2)

First, let me say for a guy who has done more for gearheads in the last 30 years than almost anyone , and is a sought after celebrity (car mags, shows, Letterman Show last month) he acts like just another enthusiast.

I had the pleaseure of meeting with him for several hours and during that time he tossed me the keys to his ZR-1, and new Camaro (wow-great driving cars) I also got to ride with him while he drove the Vette and explained the background of the Z. He also discussed with me the other car we both have --the CTS-V--another car I bought because I knew he was behind it at GM.

He also gave me a tour of his extensive car collection. I wish you could hear the enthusiasm in his voice when he talks cars. I told my wife (and I am dating myself) I felt like I was 12 years old and spending the day talking to Mickey Mantle about baseball.

Anyway, I could write 10 pages on the topic but suffice it to say, it was a great day. Oh, and I get the car in 2 or 3 days from Reliable.

(The last pic is me following him. I am in the ZR-1.)

 

[ViperGal]

That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing and congrats on your new baby.

 

[Simms]

Did you ask Bob why he decided to sell his viper?

 

[viperdrummer]

Did you ask Bob why he decided to sell his viper?

No. He just had these 2 Vipers and he was selling both. I suspect he was making room for other cars. It was certainly not because he needed to. As everyone knows he has an extensive collection not to mention aircraft.

 

[slaughterj]

That's great to hear! Did you ask him to buy the Viper line and keep it going?

 

[lagalaxy13]

Congrats, would be a sweet car to have.

 

[Red Snake]

What a cool story. Congrats!!!

 

[Simms]

No. He just had these 2 Vipers and he was selling both. I suspect he was making room for other cars. It was certainly not because he needed to. As everyone knows he has an extensive collection not to mention aircraft.

I was suprised to see him sell them, especially for his involvment in bringing the Viper to life. I assumed he would have a soft spot for the car.

 

[ViperGTS]

>>> I assumed he would have a soft spot for the car.<<<

Obviously, not!

 

[viperdrummer]

>>> I assumed he would have a soft spot for the car.<<<

Obviously, not!

I can't speak for him, but he talks fondly about the Viper and the Viper community. I think he indeed has fond memories of everything about the Viper. He still speaks about it with pride in interviews.

 

[slaughterj]

Be sure to drive that car down to the Vipers at the Biltmore event in August!

How many Vipers do you current have, just the 92 and 09?

 

[viperdrummer]

Be sure to drive that car down to the Vipers at the Biltmore event in August!

How many Vipers do you current have, just the 92 and 09?

As a top NC lawyer with great attention to detail I would have thought you would have noticed the 06 Coupe in my sig line (too much time in the office) 92, 06 and 09 now plus some other toys. Previous 95, 00 and 05 Vipers--greatly missed one and all.

 

[slaughterj]

Ha, you change Vipers like I change socks, so I was just checking!

 

[viperdrummer]

Ha, you change Vipers like I change socks, so I was just checking!

all too true

 

[99 R/T 10]

You should have prodded him to buy the Viper line, he needs a challenge

Very nice buy and I bet it was a great experience. Any pictures of the engine. I thought I saw on another thread where the second car produced had an iron block truck engine in it. True?

 

[QUICKSRT10/SRT8]

nice looking car

 

[Mopar Boy]

You should have prodded him to buy the Viper line, he needs a challenge

Thats what I was thinking!

 

[JonB]

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Very nice buy and I bet it was a great experience. Any pictures of the engine. I thought I saw on another thread where the second car produced had an iron block truck engine in it. True?

That anecdote is partially correct and relates to the 2nd development MULE car from 1989-90 era.....it was/is WHITE.

Bob's / Drummer's is a 1992 PRODUCTION car # 00002. All 285 PVP and production cars had the Lambo-redesigned Alum V10

 

[viperdrummer]

That anecdote is partially correct and relates to the 2nd development MULE car from 1989-90 era.....it was/is WHITE.

Bob's / Drummer's is a 1992 PRODUCTION car # 00002. All 285 PVP and production cars had the Lambo-redesigned Alum V10

Yeah, yeah I knew that. I didn't want to show off. I was just waiting for Jon to chime in..............

On a serious note, the car has arrived (and shares space with its siblings) from Reliable and when I get a chance I will take some pics, and post some thoughts. It is a neat piece.

 

[viperdrummer]

Should have better pics of Bob's car Friday--just testing one here. Can anyone make this open--RT99?

 

[sdaddy]

Should have better pics of Bob's car Friday--just testing one here. Can anyone make this open--RT99?

Opens fine. Great thread!

 

[ViperArry]

Just surfed by this thread today..... and deeply respect it. Unfortunatly there are no pictures to be seen... @Viperdrummer can you post them again please...... I'm very curious about it all.

 

[cfiiman]

I'd love to see them too!

 

[JohnnyViper]

third that

 

[JonB]

I think Bob Lutz has been Re-Hired by GM, so the saga continues......

Here are some of Drummers pix in a new thread:

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/647914-Some-pics-of-the-new-Anaconda-Vert

 

[sfm79]

Very interesting thread. I would love to see the pictures of your historic 92

 

[viper_itch]

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/classifieds/2011/jul/22/dodge-viper-ar-1187757/

Nice article on your purchase of #2!

 

[STUGOTS]

thats just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!