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SRT Viper Named “Collectible Car of the Future” by NAHC

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Last month, the SRT Viper was honored by the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) as a “Collectible Car of the Future,” the third time the Viper has received this award.

The SRT Viper beat out 19 other vehicles from 2013 to receive the award. NAHC members voted on the vehicles based on perceived longevity, specifically which vehicle will receive more attention at the Woodward Dream Cruise in 25 years. The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day automotive event where car enthusiast take their classic cars for a cruise along Woodward Avenue through eight different host communities in Southeast Michigan. Additionally, there is live music, events for the kids, exhibitions, and more. In short, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the ultimate destination for classic cars, making it the perfect judge of a vehicle’s popularity and longevity.

Ralph Gilles, the President and CEO of SRT Brand and Motorsports, received the award from the President of the NAHC Board of Trustees at a recent ceremony. In response to the award, Gilles is quoted, “With fewer than 30,000 Vipers built since the nameplate’s launch in 1992, the Viper has earned its place as a unique, hand-built American exotic supercar. The National Automotive History Collection further recognizes the exclusivity and collectability of our flagship performance machine from Chrysler Group.”

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2014 SRT Viper Test Drive

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The SRT Viper is notorious for being a power-mad beast. I can’t even imagine what would happen if I ever got invited to try one on for myself. Being the extra cautious driver I am, it is very likely someone would swoop into take the keys and banish me from the track for an inability to let go the inhibitions necessary to appreciate what the Viper is striving for. That or my face would literally melt off at super-speeds. Either is likely to happen as far as I’m concerned.

Well, Andrei Tutu at Auto Evolution got a chance to give the new 2014 SRT Viper a test-drive and join, as he puts it, a sort of secret society.

It is clear that he enjoyed the time spent inside the new Viper. He notes how much nicer the six-speed Tremec manual feels in comparison to the one on the Shelby GT500. There is also a thrill in the way he describes simply the gas and power needed to shift gears. The standout description that simple makes one want to find a Viper and take it for a spin is this one:

“Nonetheless, the figures don’t even tell half the story. That’s because the Viper’s racecar-on-public roads feel is the key here. From the moment you get in, it all looks like there’s going to be some guy waving a checkered flag next to your car.”

I love that imagery only because it is one that I share. For the price of a Viper it should come with someone on full-time standby to get your blood pumping when the key goes in the ignition. Just a thought from me to the guys at SRT for the next update.

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Unique 2013 SRT Viper GTS Up for Auction

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At an auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, auto aficionados will get a chance to drive away in a truly one-of-a-kind 2013 SRT Viper GTS.

In January, The Sons of Italy Foundation will be holding an auction with proceeds going towards scholarships and medical research.  To boost awareness and to inspire charity from car lovers, the auction will have a custom 2013 SRT Viper GTS unlike anything else on the road.

The Viper is built specifically for this charity auction.  For that reason the Viper is designed with nods to Italian heritage.  For example, the exterior paint is “Avorio Pearla”, for pearl white, as a nod to the colors in the Italian flag.  The national colors are also used in other location, such as on the GTS badge resting just above the glovebox.  Other personalized features include tan-leather seats and interior.

Who knows just how much this beauty is going to take in this January, but it’s hard not to see it helping both a charity looking for funding to provide to philanthropic work and a Viper-lover achieve a dream of being as one-of-a-kind as his vehicle.

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