First Hurst 50th Anniversary Dodge Viper Auctioned for $275K

Hurst 50th Anniversary Dodge Viper

By Thami Masemola
January 19, 2009 1:58 PM
Filed Under: American, Dodge, Tuners

Since 1958 the Hurst Performance Vehicle Group has partnered with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to build some of the finest performance cars. Their latest offering, a matte gold-coloured Hurst 50th Anniversary Dodge Viper, sold at auction for US$275,000. Only 50 of these cars are expected to be produced.

What makes it special, apart from the auction price, are the black chrome wheels measuring 19-inches and 20-inches front and rear respectively, a dash-mounted plaque with the buyer's name on it, an adjustable suspension system and a Hurst HARD-DRIVE gold anodized pistol-grip shifter amongst others.

The beneficiary from the car's auction is called, Victory Junction, an all-year camping environment for children who are ages 6 to 16 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. The camp aims to provide a fun, educational and life-changing entertaining experience for these children in a medically-sound manner.

Source: via autoblog

Press Release (Click to expand)

Hurst Performance Vehicles today releases photos of the 50th Anniversary Hurst/Viper. This very special Viper is SERIAL #01 of only 50 to be built by the legendary Hurst Performance Vehicle Group. It features unique flat gold paint with gloss black stripes and black chrome Hurst wheels and detailing. This vehicle will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction on January 17th, 2009 with the proceeds donated to Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility for children for chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.

The production Hurst/Viper vehicles will feature the new Hurst HARD-DRIVE® gold anodized pistol-grip shifter, Hurst 19" and 20" polished aluminum wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, Corsa exhaust and Moton Club Sport adjustable coil-over suspension with Eibach springs. The interior features a special Katzkin charcoal leather with Hurst embroidered logos, gold thread detailing and perforated leather inserts. In honor of the Golden Anniversary the vehicle will be available exclusively in Hurst's legendary color combinations of Black with Gold stripes and White with Gold stripes. HURST/Vipers are available for individual order though Hurst Performance Vehicles and Woodhouse Dodge.

About Hurst Performance
Founded in 1958, Hurst Performance is one of the most recognized and revered names in the automotive performance arena. The Hurst brand has long been synonymous with speed, performance and quality, with an impressive track-record of pioneering high performance products and vehicles for all forms of motorsports and hot-rodding. Hurst was one of the first specialty companies to partner with the OEMs and bring enthusiasts limited edition performance vehicles like the legendary Hurst/Olds 442. For more information please visit www.Hurst-Performance.com.

About The Woodhouse Auto Family
Woodhouse Auto Family is a successful family-owned business which has sold vehicles in all 50 states. The Woodhouse Auto Family consists of 7 dealership franchises in the Omaha, Nebraska metro area. Woodhouse Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have consistently been in the top 10 sales position for the Pentastar Corporation. In addition, Woodhouse has been a leader in new Dodge Viper sales for the past 8 years. With an extensive background in racing and performance Woodhouse also leads in performance modifications of the Dodge Viper SRT10.

About Victory Junction
Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages 6 to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, N.C. with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, Kan. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with 22 partner hospitals. Victory Junction's mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.

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Comments

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 4:11 PM

Before any of you say anything about why they would pay for this, its simple. Buyers will want to pay alot of money when they have it for a car that is rare, even if its largely just a paintjob. They will stand out from the crowd, and even if somebody replicates this paintjob, the buyers are safe knowing that theirs was true OEM spec.

GRAVE

January 19, 2009 4:30 PM

who will pay $275k for a viper? ok it's nice car but does not deserve that price! adding $175k just because of some extras which actualy does not cost more than $35k is rediculous!

me7274

January 19, 2009 4:46 PM

It isn't a nice car because uncontrolled power is not a real power. I think it has more power than it needs.

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 5:41 PM

Me7274, its plenty controlled power. Even the base Viper has very good suspension, great tires and brakes. Its only missing Traction Control because the Viper is a true drivers car. Computers will not help you if you don't know how to control it, and aren't a good driver. Don't talk about things you don't know. Ask any Viper owner to tell you about how good his car handles.

me7274

January 19, 2009 8:41 PM

Xanavi23, you said "Don't talk about things you don't know". First of all I think you thought that "I did not know how to drive a car". lol. Now I can't have a chance to show you my driving skills with my 120d(All electironics off). :)) (I know it isn't a Viper but as you said I'm a true driver.)

On the other hand, it is a preference to like or dislike Viper. If I said that all the cars that have no electronics are bad, you can say "don't talk" to me and I understand. but I talked about just Viper not the other cars that have no electronics. Ok???

As a result don't say to me that "Don't talk about things you don't know" because you don't know my driving skills. My life is passed on the car because of our job.

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 9:28 PM

You're comparing a FWD car to a RWD Viper with almost 600lbs feet of torque. I will apologize for disrespecting you though when i said "if you don't know how to drive i wasn't talking about you so don't put words in my mouth or keyboard, thanks chief.

Secondly, you're still wrong. By all accounts, the base Viper is still a very good handling car. Im sure you're a very good driver, but don't compare a FWD car to a RWD car that has almost 3 times the hp and twice the torque, they aren't in the same league.

me7274

January 19, 2009 9:58 PM

I think you are wrong too. Because 120 is a BMW so how can you say that it is a FWD car. but in any case I think lets we finish the polemic now. As a result I don't like Viper unlike you.

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 10:32 PM

I thought the 120D was the hatch back and thought it was FWD, but its RWD, in any case. You still can't compare it to a Viper which the Viper still has great handling. You can not like the Viper thats fine but until now, your reasons for not liking it are totally false and made up. I don't like the Viper, i love it, it offers all around performance of cars that cost 3 times as much.

me7274

January 19, 2009 11:10 PM

Of course, I am not comparing Viper and 120d and I know its performance and other specifications. If you read my second comment again you will understand. When I critised Viper I excluded the price advantage. On the other hand, TopGear hosts also think like me as they said in one of their programs while they were comparing Viper with another sports car. So I'm not alone in my opinion.

You said you love Viper thats why you are so subjective.

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 11:54 PM

Im not Subjective because another car that i love is a Murcielago which although is gorgeous and very fast has similar performance to the Viper while despite its 4WD system is only more stable to a grip and its grip/handling are barely better if at all.

If you also watched Top Gear, you would have heard when JC said how much he loved the Viper for its uncompromising design. Its amazing powerplant. Secondly, do you remember in Top Gear when they tested the 599 Fiorano ? Remember what happened when JC turned off the TCS ? He couldn't keep the car from losing control The Point is, that the Viper is no less out of control than any other RWD sports car with the same amount of power. So again, that is an unfair criticism when it comes to high power RWD sports cars regardless of make.

Xanavi23

January 19, 2009 11:55 PM

*EDIT* I meant to say the Murcie is only more stable to a degree. *EDIT*

me7274

January 20, 2009 12:32 AM

If I knew this subject will turn into a (no offense) meaningless dispute, I wouldn't write on it.

There is no possibility for us to compromise on this insignificant matter.

Xanavi23

January 20, 2009 12:59 AM

Uh-Huh..sure.

lucifa

January 19, 2009 5:52 PM

a plaque with the buyer's name on it... that would make for interesting resale value - if you're famous, it'll double the value. if you're not, it'll halve it. let's just hope only famous people buy it, for their sake

evile

January 19, 2009 8:26 PM

You guys are missing the point. The first car sold for $275K because it was auctioned off for charity. The remaining cars will not sell anywhere near $200K.

Xanavi23

January 20, 2009 5:43 AM

Very good point. The buyer of this will not only be happy with his car but also happy with his soul.

alex_w115

January 20, 2009 5:03 AM

agree with Eville, the buyer obviously has a big wallet and a big heart. the question value for money is not a matter here.

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