A raw, red beast owned since day one. Explore its legacy.
Discover My Viper
Viper #209 at VOI 11 event.
Viper #209 in action, captured in its prime.
The Dodge Viper, introduced in 1992, was a bold American response to European sports cars. Inspired by the Shelby Cobra, it prioritized raw power over comfort, with no ABS, traction control, or exterior door handles. Its 8.0L V10, co-developed with Lamborghini, made it a legend. The Viper won at Le Mans (GT1, 1994) and became a cultural icon, featured in games like Gran Turismo and films like *2 Fast 2 Furious*. Today, first-gen Vipers are collector’s items, with values ranging from $50,000 to $170,000.
In October 1991, I walked into a Dodge dealership and drove home Viper #209, one of only 285 made for 1992. It was love at first roar—a red beast with a thunderous V10 and no compromises. Over 33 years, I’ve kept it original, from its vinyl windows to its side-exit exhausts. Every drive is a time machine: the heat, the noise, the pure thrill. From car shows to backroad blasts, this car is my legacy, still turning heads and breaking necks.