1994 Dodge Viper R/T10 Roadster

The Izod show car of 1985 inspired the Viper's basic concept, and development gained momentum in early 1988 during a casual meeting between design Chief Tom Gale and Chrysler president Bob Lutz. The goal was to build a high-performance 'image car'; Carroll Shelby was brought aboard to act as a high-profile consultant for Chrysler. The resulting vehicle has a muscular roadster body with radical side-mounted exhaust pipes. Its exotic looks were matched and enhanced by the presence of the V10 engine mounted in the front and powering the rear wheels.

The Viper made its debut at the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit where order requests and deposit money were made on the spot. Needless to say, it was an immediate hit. The 400 horsepower V-10 engine offered stunning performance potential and race-inspired handling, all built under the careful guidance of Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Division.

This particular first-generation RT/10 has resided in the same northern Florida-based collection since new. It has been driven just 12,400 miles and is a highly original example. It has its hard top, soft top, side curtains, and factory-issued document folio.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2018