No Reserve, All Muscle: 8k-Mile 1998 Dodge Viper GT2 Championship Edition Heads to Auction
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A barely driven and highly coveted 1998 Dodge Viper GTS GT2 Championship Edition, one of just 100 built to celebrate Chrysler's victory in the 1997 FIA GT2 Championship, is now up for grabs—with no reserve.
This example, chassis #96, shows just 8,000 original miles and is presented in its signature Stone White Clearcoat paint with bold blue racing stripes—a nod to the Viper GTS-R race cars that dominated endurance racing in the late 1990s. Delivered new to Claude Short Dodge in Santa Monica, California, the car has resided in California and Colorado, and has remained under the current seller's ownership since 2021.
Powered by the legendary 8.0-liter V10 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, this GT2 Championship Edition Viper is more than just a collector's item—it's a street-legal race car in disguise. A factory-installed aero package includes a vented hood, front splitter, side skirts, and a fixed rear wing, making the coupe visually and functionally distinct from standard GTS models.
Inside, the race-bred theme continues with black leather bucket seats featuring blue inserts, Oreca racing harnesses, and a color-matched interior. Comforts such as adjustable pedals, power windows, air conditioning (recently recharged), and an Alpine CD stereo blend track spirit with a touch of refinement.
The BBS 18-inch alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires complement the Viper's aggressive stance, while four-wheel ventilated disc brakes provide formidable stopping power. A plaque near the shifter confirms this car's exclusivity: #96 of 100.
With its Le Mans lineage, low mileage, and no-reserve listing, this 1998 Dodge Viper GT2 Championship Edition offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of American motorsport history—no bidding limits attached.
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