Is the SRT Viper an instant classic??

[fuelman]

Since Viper will become the Dodge Viper, and the SRT Viper product numbers at about 1300 cars. Will the 2013-2014 SRT Viper become an instant classic? How will history look at this?

 

[ViperJeff]

I would say no to the instant classic. (SRT Gen V 1728 and counting)

Question:
You also have the Chrysler Vipers:

1993 - 35
1994 - 422
1995 - 23
1996 - 5
1997 - 116
1998 - 74
1999 - 78
2000 - 37

Arer the Chrysler Vipers considered "Classics"?

Vj

 

[Bobpantax]

Of course they will be a classic. They have the most Gilles.

 

[fuelman]

I would say no to the instant classic. (SRT Gen V 1728 and counting)

Question:
You also have the Chrysler Vipers:

1993 - 35
1994 - 422
1995 - 23
1996 - 5
1997 - 116
1998 - 74
1999 - 78
2000 - 37

Arer the Chrysler Vipers considered "Classics"?

Vj

Ok, I've been around awhile, but what are the Chrsyler Vipers? I know about the Dodge Vipers for those years, but production numbers are higher.

 

[Paul Hawker]

Or one of the Cerebus Vipers.

Chrysler Vipers were the branding in Europe.

 

[GRANGER73]

Instant Classic=Oxymoron

 

[Free2go]

If Ralph Gilles becomes legendary, which is possible, then maybe these cars will have Shelby like value in 20 years.

 

[Doug Supercharged Vipers]

Classic- No, but if Chrysler ceased production today the desireablity of ownership would be increased..... After the GEN II models.

 

[fuelman]

Took the TA out tonight! Got a lot more attention then I am used to or like. Felt like I was driving an instant classic.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

The Gen V will never be a classic per say and changing the brand name back to Dodge will make no difference IMO. For collectors especially, the 1992 R/T 10, 1996 GTS, and the 1998 GT2 will only be known as true classics and their pricing has shown that in the past.

 

[PDCjonny]

The Gen V will never be a classic per say and changing the brand name back to Dodge will make no difference IMO. For collectors especially, the 1992 R/T 10, 1996 GTS, and the 1998 GT2 will only be known as true classics and their pricing has shown that in the past.

Yeah, a '92 Gen 1 is bringing big money 22 years later. Like 30K if it's pristine.
A '96 might fetch 40-45K if it has less than 10K. Maybe.
Quite the investment. Did you mean this century?

 

[PeterMJ]

A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style, something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of English literature). It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature, design, technology, or other cultural artifacts. In commerce, products are named 'classic' to denote a long standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. Classic is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting events. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described as 'an absolute classic'.



This thread-classic!!!

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Yeah, a '92 Gen 1 is bringing big money 22 years later. Like 30K if it's pristine.
A '96 might fetch 40-45K if it has less than 10K. Maybe.
Quite the investment. Did you mean this century?

HMMMM I noticed you did not mention the prices the 98 GT2 cars have sold for that I mentioned also. See if your Gen V keeps that value this century.

 

[viper vince]

I have to agree with you they made to many Gen V. IMO the Gen 4 ACR will in time bring money but not big $$$. Because they are track cars and we like to track them and they get beat up.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

I have to agree with you they made to many Gen V. IMO the Gen 4 ACR will in time bring money but not big $$$. Because they are track cars and we like to track them and they get beat up.

Exactly, buy a Viper for running the piss out of it. But for collectors of classics as the thread started with, I know personally two buyers of the 1998 GT2 that paid 25k over original MSRP for low mileage cars and that will never happen to the current model. These are not original mid 60s Shelby Cobras as most would like to think but enjoy them as they are.

 

[fuelman]

Interesting views, since I just seem to buy and never sell any cars (yes I have problem and I am seeking treatment) guess it doesn't really matter to me whether it becomes a classic or not, I would drive it to Alaska tomorrow if there was a good track there. Over all, it seems that Vipers depreciate less than other sports cars, so I guess that is good for those of us that want a kicka%^ car to track or get in trouble on the street in. I love my ACR an I will probably never sell it, but I have to drive the TA, it calls to me even when I am sleeping, it is that good.