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1997 Dodge Viper Gts Coupe Viper Blue With White Stripes Only 5,700 Orig. Miles on 2040-cars

US $55,995.00
Year:1997 Mileage:5750 Color: With White Stripes
Location:

Mokena, Illinois, United States

Mokena, Illinois, United States

1997 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe

Viper Blue With White Stripes

Only 5,700 Original Miles

Gorgeous Viper Blue Pearl Metallic Exterior With White Stripes

Black Leather Interior

Only 5,700 (Yes 5,700) Original Miles Since New

8.0L V10 450HP Engine

6-Speed Manual Transmission

Original Alpine AM/FM/CD Sound System

Forgeline 3-Piece Aluminum Wheels With Michelin Pilot Sport 275/35/18 and 345/30/19 PS2 Tires (Original Polished Wheels & Michelin Tires Included)

One Of Only 965 GTS Coupes Built In 1997 In Viper Blue Pearl

The Viper GTS Represented A New Milestone And A Breakthrough With It’s 450HP Engine And Stunning Coupe Design

It’s Hard To Think Of A Sports Car Worldwide That Generates As Much Excitement As The Viper

The Viper GTS Coupe Is Recognized As One Of Those Cars That Broke The Mold In Their Day And Yet It Still Retains It’s Charisma Through The Ages

The Iconic Viper Blue With White Stripe Color Combination Harkens Back To The Early Cobra Days

Sold New And Serviced At Roanoke Motor Company (Dodge) Located In Roanoke, IL

Purchased From The First Owner By Roanoke Motor Company (John Gastman) And Sold To The Second Owner In 2012

Only Two (2) Mature Adult Collector Owners Since New

2 Sets Of Keys/Fob’s, Owners Manuals And 1997 Dodge Viper Dealer Brochure

Just Out Of A Private Collection

Owned By Mature Non-Smoker Car Collector Fanatics

Nothing Beats The Look Of A Viper Blue/White Stripe GTS Coupe

This One Is For The Serious Dodge Viper Enthusiast

The Best Colors And Low Miles!!

Just Look At The Pictures!!

Unbelievable Opportunity!!

Call Us At (708)478-0500 Or Email at drive@swcorvettes.com

Additional Pictures Available Upon Request


Terms: Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty express or implied.  Miles exempt due to age.  $1000 deposit due within 2 business days of the close of the listing to secure the vehicle. Balance due within 7 days. Payment Options: Cash (In Person), Verifiable Certified/Bank Check, or Bank-To-Bank Transfer. PayPal not accepted. All funds must be free and clear before delivery/release of vehicle. Illinois residents are subject to 7% sales tax (Chicago residents 8.25%) plus applicable license and title fees. Out-Of-State residents are subject to sales tax if there is no Out-Of State Buyer Exemption as determined by the Illinois Department Of Revenue. Please check with us for details. Out-Of State buyers subject to $10 7-Day Drive Away Permit. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. Southwest Corvettes and Classics reserves the right to end the listing early.

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