by Frank September 18, 2007 12:59 PM
Filed Under: American, Dodge
All for charities
Dodge will be premiering their brand new retro muscle car at the Februari Chicago Motor Show. But before the HEMI V8 powered Challenger can make its global show debut, the first three units will be auctioned for charities. The units will be Dodge Challenger SRT8 models and will have a numbered dash plaque.
Dodge Challenger No. 1 will be auctioned at the famous Barret-Jackson Collector Car Auction (37th annual edition this year) and all proceedings will benefit notMYkid.
Dodge Challenger No. 2 will benefit United Way of Southeastern Michigan and the auction will take place at a private auction for Dodge dealers and will commence September 26th already!
Dodge Challenger No. 3 will be auctioned through eBay, its starting date will be announced later.
So for all of you with deep pockets, here's your chance to buy a piece of history and support good causes at the same time.
Bidders get ready. Chrysler announced today that the first two all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles off the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant production line will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger — the ultimate modern American muscle coupe — will make its worldwide debut at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 6, 2008.
"Dodge is thrilled to build on the excitement of the countdown to the return of the Challenger by giving consumers the chance to get one of the first all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles produced," said Mike Accavitti, Director – Dodge Brand and SRT Marketing. "The Dodge Challenger is an icon and the revival of this storied nameplate has enthusiasts chomping at the bit to get one. Consumers now have the opportunity to not only own the car of their dreams, but to help those in less fortunate circumstances as well."
The vehicles chosen to be auctioned for charity will all be Street and Racing Technology (SRT®) models. Each will feature a HEMI® Orange exterior, hood stripes, a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission with Autostick®.
Proceeds from Dodge Challenger No. 1 will benefit notMYkid, an organization dedicated to facilitating improved understanding about youth behavioral health issues including suicide, drug abuse, eating disorders and depression. Dodge Challenger No. 1 will be auctioned at the 37th annual Barret-Jackson Collector Car Auction Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 12-20, 2008.
Proceeds from Dodge Challenger No. 2 will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Michigan, through a private auction for Dodge dealers. The auction begins Sept. 26.
Information about the third Challenger to be auctioned via eBay.com will be announced at a later date.
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger is the ultimate modern American muscle coupe. The new icon stays true to both its historical and modern concept roots. It is a modern vehicle that follows the authentic Dodge muscle car formula — a two-door, HEMI V-8-powered rear-wheel-drive coupe. The 2008 Dodge Challenger is the true evolution of an iconic muscle coupe and the perfect compliment to the four-door Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300.
is this what i said? NO! I'd just like to see them here because it would be a nice variety. I know you like german cars but dont be too narrow minded ;-)
can't wait till their here!!! this car is freakin awesome, i owned a 1971 Challenger when i was 17 and i had to sell it. but now that i have a chance to buy a brand new one!!! WOW!
