Currently looking for a GenI but now am having second thoughts. Seems like a lot of GenI owners are wanting to sell to step into a GenII. If I get a GenII RT/10, which year and color combo do you think will be the most desirable in say, 15+ years?
Which year/color RT/10 will be the most collectible?
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LETHAL GTS
Viper Owner
Triple Black 2000 GTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
02 race yellow!!!!!!!
Buckeye Viper
Enthusiast
1997 Blue/White
Andrew2KRT10
Enthusiast
Steel Gray & Cognac interior with Mario Andretti's signiture on the dash.
Saint_Spinner
Viper Owner
I agree. Never seen a B/W Rt-10 in real life...only in pictures. Looks sweet.
ACELLR8
Enthusiast
Agreed, My favorite RT-10 yet. I believe only 53 made.
98viperGTS
Viper Owner
I would love to see some pics of the B/W RT/10.
LETHAL GTS
Viper Owner
I didn't read too closely did I?
Andrew/USPWR
Enthusiast
Collectible? I'd think the first year 1992 in red.
2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)
2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)
big-n-italian
Enthusiast
here ya go:
higher res pics of these cars are in the registry.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
There will be two very collectable years. 1992(285 units, all red), and 1997(117 units, 53 B/W 64 Red). Any cars from these years will be the first to go up. After that, the 1996 car, either GTS or RT/10's.
Andrew/USPWR
Enthusiast
That 1997 B/W RT?10 is bad asss.
2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)
2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)
big-n-italian
Enthusiast
it will be interesting to see what happens to the 1996 Shelby Edition RT/10's. there were only about (10) of these made.
Only 19 of these cars were built between 1995 and 1996. It is unknown how many RT/10 or GTS cars were made out the 19 total cars produced. So far, Black, Red and White Shelby Vipers are known to exist. All Shelby Vipers were built at Fitzgerald Motorsports in New Hampshire. Carroll Shelby's signature can be found on the glove box door, sail panel, or front fender.
Only 19 of these cars were built between 1995 and 1996. It is unknown how many RT/10 or GTS cars were made out the 19 total cars produced. So far, Black, Red and White Shelby Vipers are known to exist. All Shelby Vipers were built at Fitzgerald Motorsports in New Hampshire. Carroll Shelby's signature can be found on the glove box door, sail panel, or front fender.
Absolutely the 97 by a long shot. The early years have ,so far, failed to show any real appreciation ,unless they have extraordinarily low miles. I would venture that the next most desirable RT-10, after the 97 Blue/white ,would be the ABS cars of 2001 and 2002. Follow that with making sure the cars have the factory top ( new suggested retail is $7000 for red or black tops only )so the car is a fully optioned machine and one should be in great shape.
PS - the hardtop was standard in 2002, yet many cars are being sold without the top and folks are being told they did not come standard. The reason is obvious, many of the tops are being sold on the side.
Bill P
PS - the hardtop was standard in 2002, yet many cars are being sold without the top and folks are being told they did not come standard. The reason is obvious, many of the tops are being sold on the side.
Bill P
BlueGTS
Viper Owner
Without Question 97 B/W
One I really like but does not seam to bring a premium is the White with Blue stripes. Considering it is the only white Gen 1-2 (save GT2) I would think it would hold its value better.
One I really like but does not seam to bring a premium is the White with Blue stripes. Considering it is the only white Gen 1-2 (save GT2) I would think it would hold its value better.
VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
Apart from mine......
97 Blue/white
96 White/blue
and just for Chad 96 Red/yellow rims
97 Blue/white
96 White/blue
and just for Chad 96 Red/yellow rims
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
I nominate Baz for some really important Viper club office. He obviously knows his stuff!
Blade Runner
Enthusiast
Sorry guy's
The 97 B/W is great, so is my sapphire but
I think the most collectable prize is the R/T10 ACR.
One of one, someone had a photo of it here once. Don't remember when or the thread, maybe someone can help with that.
The 97 B/W is great, so is my sapphire but
I think the most collectable prize is the R/T10 ACR.
One of one, someone had a photo of it here once. Don't remember when or the thread, maybe someone can help with that.
VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
Personally, I'd rather have the 97' b/w RT/10 beside the 1 of 1 ACR RT/10 in the 1st pic
GotAViper
Enthusiast
what about the early 93's? with the antennas? thats a pretty rare ones. Its like the left over 92's, only 150 or so of them i think?
klamathpro
Viper Owner
Unless it's a 92', that antenna personally turns me off. But if only you could rebadge the 93' and say it was a 92'
n-mo
Viper Owner
Anyone feel that RED, the original viper color, the color DC meant for the viper, would be most collectable... not that I'm biased or anything.
klamathpro
Viper Owner
Yes, red is more collectable, and yes I am biased.
PatentLaw
Enthusiast
The ACR RT/10. Also don't underestimate the 2002 and 2001. In twenty years, the last of the line cars always pick up in value.
carguy07
Viper Owner
I want to say the 97 B/W, but I am afraid we are driving the prices up right now. They are my favorite by far. I definitely want one in the future, and will probably end up paying 10K too much for it and not caring.
Anyone think the last 300 side pipe cars will ever mean anything?
Anyone think the last 300 side pipe cars will ever mean anything?
big-n-italian
Enthusiast
"Anyone think the last 300 side pipe cars will ever mean anything?"
i think this is part of the problem. because there are SO MANY "special editions", "one-offs", "last of's", "commemorative", etc, it is extremely hard to tell right now what impact all of these "low production / limited-featured" vehicles will have on the future muscle car market.
"special editions", "one-offs", "last of's", "commemorative", etc, used to mean something. the whole matter becomes even more difficult when you are also talking about a car that is immediately somewhat rare out of the factory, and not massed produced like a vette.
i think this is part of the problem. because there are SO MANY "special editions", "one-offs", "last of's", "commemorative", etc, it is extremely hard to tell right now what impact all of these "low production / limited-featured" vehicles will have on the future muscle car market.
"special editions", "one-offs", "last of's", "commemorative", etc, used to mean something. the whole matter becomes even more difficult when you are also talking about a car that is immediately somewhat rare out of the factory, and not massed produced like a vette.
