A cosmetically and mechanically flawless 1981 Delorean. Serious USA buyer with cash.

[Col Bennett]

Hi everyone.

Like many of you, owning a Delorean has been one of my life-long dreams since I was a child in the 80s. It's taken me many years of saving, but I'm finally in a position to buy the Delorean of my dreams.

I’m a total perfectionist and I appreciate that it’s going to be hard to find a near-perfect Delorean in 2016, but I know there will be one out there.

My dream car has the following specifications.

— Cosmetically near-flawless. No dings, dents, scratches etc. The exterior and interior should be close to perfection.
— Mechanically near-flawless. No rust. The car should be completely refurbished and mechanically sound end-to-end.

— 1981 original stock configuration
— 1981 hood with grooves. - I don't like the hood with the gas flap or completely flat plain hood.
— Gray interior.
— Automatic or manual - I’m flexible here.

I'm looking to keep it in flawless condition and use it as an infrequent weekend driver.

I’ve been chatting to a few Delorean dealerships and have found a few cars that are very close to my specifications. I'm close to a purchase but I know that there are a lot of enthusiasts out there so I wanted to post here to say hello and put myself out there. If you own a perfect Delorean (with the above specs) or know of someone who potentially has the car of my dreams - and would like to sell, then please let me know.

I’m in the unique position that I have a substantial budget to play with - and that budget is available in cash in my bank account today.


I'm based in San Francisco and am willing to fly out to view the car at any location across the US.

If you're a serious seller then please drop me a message and I can share my phone number.

Thanks,
Colin

[Ron]

Contact Soundkillr (http://dmctalk.org/member.php?322-Soundkillr) here on the forum.

[Col Bennett]

Contact Soundkillr (http://dmctalk.org/member.php?322-Soundkillr) here on the forum.

I will do. Thanks Ron.

[Iznodmad]

Colin,
I only know one person that can build what you want. That would be Josh Bengston. You are asking for a perfect stock DeLorean in the VIN range of 3201-7199. You should apply to secure your spot in line for a DPI car. These cars are not advertised anywhere and are built to your specific requests down to the smallest detail. Anything less is compromising and you want the best. Good luck.

[Col Bennett]

Colin,
I only know one person that can build what you want. That would be Josh Bengston. You are asking for a perfect stock DeLorean in the VIN range of 3201-7199. You should apply to secure your spot in line for a DPI car. These cars are not advertised anywhere and are built to your specific requests down to the smallest detail. Anything less is compromising and you want the best. Good luck.

Thanks Iznodmad. I had a look on the DPI website a while ago but it seems to be missing a lot of content and I've hit so many dead ends on the website that I didn't think they were an active company. If they are indeed active, reliable and highly recommended then I may give them a call. I think my preference is to buy a car from a DMC franchise or a private owner that can take me through the history of their car - showcasing the care, love and attention that has gone into its preservation and restoration over the years.

Thanks SO much for the replies so far.

[Nicholas R]

If you don't mind the fact that the car also has a turbocharger (oh darn), I think you just perfectly described this car:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?10390-1981-BAE-turbo-car-grooved-hood-5-speed

I'm not aware of any nicer cars available, especially not that match your description.

EDIT: Actually this one is pretty close too: http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?13787-1981-DMC-For-Sale-14k-original-miles-nearly-a-complete-rebuild

[Col Bennett]

If you don't mind the fact that the car also has a turbocharger (oh darn), I think you just perfectly described this car:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?10390-1981-BAE-turbo-car-grooved-hood-5-speed

I'm not aware of any nicer cars available, especially not that match your description.

EDIT: Actually this one is pretty close too: http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?13787-1981-DMC-For-Sale-14k-original-miles-nearly-a-complete-rebuild

Thanks Nicholas. I'm really interested in Soundkillr's Delorean. It looks fantastic from his old profile/photo album pictures. I sent him a message via the forum yesterday so hopefully he'll reply today or over the next few days. I noticed that thread is now closed so hopefully he gets notifications with forum messages.

EDIT: I just noticed he included his email address in the listing. I've also sent him an email.

The second car you posted looks really nice but I'm not a fan of the non-stock steering wheel or two-tone seats. I could probably get them replaced so I may look a little closer at that one today. Cheers!

[louielouie2000]

Thanks Iznodmad. I had a look on the DPI website a while ago but it seems to be missing a lot of content and I've hit so many dead ends on the website that I didn't think they were an active company. If they are indeed active, reliable and highly recommended then I may give them a call. I think my preference is to buy a car from a DMC franchise or a private owner that can take me through the history of their car - showcasing the care, love and attention that has gone into its preservation and restoration over the years.

Thanks SO much for the replies so far.

Just keep in mind that it'll take about 2 years to get your car if you go that route. You'll have the best in the world, though. That's not a knock against DPI, either- it's just a reality in this community. Even if you buy a very nice car and send it off to a vendor to be freshened up, it'll be gone at least a year, if not two.

Regarding DeLorean vendors websites being incomplete- they're all that way. Each vendor has far more specialty parts and even cars for sale than they advertise online. Most of the vendors are pretty small operations. They have to chose between getting customer cars restored, sold, and reproducing/sourcing extinct/inferior parts; or keeping their websites up to date. These folks work very long hours, some never taking weekends. Keep in mind placing a phone call will get often their attention better than an email, too. It may take a few tries to get someone on the phone, but don't let that discourage you.

If it were me, I'd call every vendor and see what they currently have for sale, or if they have knowledge of any potential cars which are not advertised, but might be for sale for the right price. Don't just limit yourself to the DeLorean Motor Company franchises either, though they are a fine place to start. Don't forget PJ Grady- they were an original DeLorean dealer, and have been refurbishing the cars continuously ever since. It's those kind of community ties that might help you track down the right car.

[Col Bennett]

Just keep in mind that it'll take about 2 years to get your car if you go that route. You'll have the best in the world, though. That's not a knock against DPI, either- it's just a reality in this community. Even if you buy a very nice car and send it off to a vendor to be freshened up, it'll be gone at least a year, if not two.

Regarding DeLorean vendors websites being incomplete- they're all that way. Each vendor has far more specialty parts and even cars for sale than they advertise online. Most of the vendors are pretty small operations. They have to chose between getting customer cars restored, sold, and reproducing/sourcing extinct/inferior parts; or keeping their websites up to date. These folks work very long hours, some never taking weekends. Keep in mind placing a phone call will get often their attention better than an email, too. It may take a few tries to get someone on the phone, but don't let that discourage you.

If it were me, I'd call every vendor and see what they currently have for sale, or if they have knowledge of any potential cars which are not advertised, but might be for sale for the right price. Don't just limit yourself to the DeLorean Motor Company franchises either, though they are a fine place to start. Don't forget PJ Grady- they were an original DeLorean dealer, and have been refurbishing the cars continuously ever since. It's those kind of community ties that might help you track down the right car.

Thanks Louie. I really appreciate the message. I don't really mind how long it takes. It's taken me long enough to save for it so another few years won't matter if it helps get the car of my dreams. That's good vendor advice too. I've called around most garages but I still have a few to check off my list.

Again, if any of you know of any private individuals that own a near-perfect Delorean (to my specs above) then please let me know.

Thanks!

[Jonathan]

When the day arrives that your ideal car is comfortably in your garage, what are your expectations regarding ownership from that point forward?

I can relate to the perfectionism and pursuit of a flawless car. No one would dispute how impressive it is seeing one of that condition.

The part I wanted to ask of you though is how you might consider keeping it flawless after you get it? Cosmetic perfection can be kept so long as you don't get unlucky with someone else's carelessness, or you repair your own mistakes, whether it's a tear in a seat or spilled drink somewhere. The mechanical stuff can stay flawless in terms of parts no longer missing from your car, but even the best condition cars need regular maintenance to keep them the best. You need look no further than Darren's car(s). Driven daily, show winning condition, but only with considerable effort put in to get them that way and keep them that way.

Have you thought of where you would take your car for service, either the regular oil change type stuff or fixing things that will break over time? Would you do this work yourself? Could you do this work yourself, either currently or sometime in the future with some learning along the way?

I don't ask to judge. Certainly not in terms of he who does his own work versus he who gets someone else to do it. I bring it up only because it is work that your car will certainly need, regardless of who the who is.

If there has been one dream ending theme most prevalent among guys who got their car and then got rid of their car, it would be not understanding this part of ownership. If you expect it, no problem. If you aren't expecting it, it can be the beginning of the end for enthusiasm. Give it some thought if you haven't already. It's important you know what lies ahead.

[Col Bennett]

When the day arrives that your ideal car is comfortably in your garage, what are your expectations regarding ownership from that point forward?

I can relate to the perfectionism and pursuit of a flawless car. No one would dispute how impressive it is seeing one of that condition.

The part I wanted to ask of you though is how you might consider keeping it flawless after you get it? Cosmetic perfection can be kept so long as you don't get unlucky with someone else's carelessness, or you repair your own mistakes, whether it's a tear in a seat or spilled drink somewhere. The mechanical stuff can stay flawless in terms of parts no longer missing from your car, but even the best condition cars need regular maintenance to keep them the best. You need look no further than Darren's car(s). Driven daily, show winning condition, but only with considerable effort put in to get them that way and keep them that way.

Have you thought of where you would take your car for service, either the regular oil change type stuff or fixing things that will break over time? Would you do this work yourself? Could you do this work yourself, either currently or sometime in the future with some learning along the way?

I don't ask to judge. Certainly not in terms of he who does his own work versus he who gets someone else to do it. I bring it up only because it is work that your car will certainly need, regardless of who the who is.

If there has been one dream ending theme most prevalent among guys who got their car and then got rid of their car, it would be not understanding this part of ownership. If you expect it, no problem. If you aren't expecting it, it can be the beginning of the end for enthusiasm. Give it some thought if you haven't already. It's important you know what lies ahead.

Lots of good questions and comments Jonathan. The car will be housed in a custom-built environmentally controlled secure garage. Of course, anyone could damage the car at anytime through no fault of my own. This is the risk every driver takes when they're not with their car, or it's in the hands of a restoration center. I'm obviously hoping that my borderline obsessive care and attention when out and about should hopefully minimize the risk.

For large service jobs, I'm happy to transport the car through a premium service to an official DMC service center in California or further afield if it needs it. Locally, I'm hoping to connect with fellow bay area enthusiasts who can hopefully point me in the right direction of trusted local mechanics that can take care of minor issues.

My goal is to find the perfect car and keep it as perfect as possible. I'm aware of the dedication this needs. Hopefully my mission to find a near-perfect car should help minimize these issues in the shorter term.

Thanks!

[Jonathan]

Good stuff. Sounds like you've got a good plan of attack in mind.

Might be a good idea to reach out to the local owners sooner than later too. Perhaps hang out with a few of the guys or meet up with them when they do a tech day or on one of their drives. If I'm not mistaken, DavidProehl moved elsewhere, but used to organize some really fun looking days when he was in that area. Drives through Northern California and cool time lapsed vids of tech days at an owners house. Chumming around would most likely be welcomed by owners, especially someone looking to get their own car, and what you would learn from seeing and talking to current owners about what a typical day is like could really help you. Just a thought anyway. Have fun!

[Michael]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned Tony at DMCFL. He usually has no fewer than 5 prisitine, low mileage D's in stock at any given time.

[mluder]

Good luck on your search... However in my opinion you're looking for a unicorn. There is no such car as you describe. Keep in mind these are 30+ year old cars and even a complete frame off restored car is going to use some NOS parts that may fail within a year or two. Also, no panel's are perfect, no fitment is perfect, doors get bows in them (I've never seen one that didn't have some exaggerated curving along the top window valance). This is not a knock against the shops - just a fact of life on restoring any old car. I'm not trying to be a pessimist just a realist. Ask some one like Nick Roedl - his car is probably one of the nicest frame off's out there. Or Patrick Conlon who has a beautiful car. I bet each can point out 5 or 6 flaws immediately that they hate on their car.

My advice (which you didn't ask for)... buy a mid-range car that needs some work. Then, if you have the time and patience, learn to fix it yourself. If not, hire someone who knows DeLoreans to do it for you. Either way you can make sure that the work being done is to your liking all through the process rather than relying on some one else's "good enough". As a bonus, if you do it yourself you'll learn how to maintain the car yourself and learn a lot about the car.

If you simply go out an buy one already done I think you'll end up disappointed. Finally, remember, as with most things, the flaws you see will most likely be invisible to everyone else. My car is far from perfect but I get compliments all the time about how flawless it is.

Cheers
Steven

[Col Bennett]

Good luck on your search... However in my opinion you're looking for a unicorn. There is no such car as you describe. Keep in mind these are 30+ year old cars and even a complete frame off restored car is going to use some NOS parts that may fail within a year or two. Also, no panel's are perfect, no fitment is perfect, doors get bows in them (I've never seen one that didn't have some exaggerated curving along the top window valance). This is not a knock against the shops - just a fact of life on restoring any old car. I'm not trying to be a pessimist just a realist. Ask some one like Nick Roedl - his car is probably one of the nicest frame off's out there. Or Patrick Conlon who has a beautiful car. I bet each can point out 5 or 6 flaws immediately that they hate on their car.

My advice (which you didn't ask for)... buy a mid-range car that needs some work. Then, if you have the time and patience, learn to fix it yourself. If not, hire someone who knows DeLoreans to do it for you. Either way you can make sure that the work being done is to your liking all through the process rather than relying on some one else's "good enough". As a bonus, if you do it yourself you'll learn how to maintain the car yourself and learn a lot about the car.

If you simply go out an buy one already done I think you'll end up disappointed. Finally, remember, as with most things, the flaws you see will most likely be invisible to everyone else. My car is far from perfect but I get compliments all the time about how flawless it is.

Cheers
Steven

Thanks Steven. Lots of great comments. I'm probably indexing too high on my use of the word flawless. I'm aware that flaws are essentially built-in to all Deloreans and after a call with James at Delorean Texas this morning I really need to temper my expectations. I suppose I'm just looking to find the best condition car possible and accept that the flaws are part of the character of the car.

[louielouie2000]

Condition 1 cars do still trade hands, you just have to be patient. I'd say maybe 1 out of every 200 cars that come up for sale meet your requirements. Soundkillr's car is a good example, as was Matt Farah's former car. You just have to be super patient and obsessive about checking all corners of the market. Check Auto Trader & Auto Trader Classic daily, and Hemmings and Bring a Trailer once a week or so. Let each vendor know exactly what you are looking for & your budget. These quality of cars are out there, but they only pop on the open market once or twice a year. Like Michael suggested, Gulf Coast Motorworks (aka DMC Florida) usually has the market cornered on cosmetically clean cars (though most appear to be long term stored & likely in need of extensive mechanical restoration). Plus, for the price they advertise their cars, you can just have DPI build your dream car for you like Darren suggested. Also, keep in mind you can always swap out cosmetic parts like hoods after the fact. While only flat hoods are still available NOS, everything can be bought for a price.

[mluder]

Thanks Steven. Lots of great comments. I'm probably indexing too high on my use of the word flawless. I'm aware that flaws are essentially built-in to all Deloreans and after a call with James at Delorean Texas this morning I really need to temper my expectations. I suppose I'm just looking to find the best condition car possible and accept that the flaws are part of the character of the car.

Now you're on track... James is a good guy and a personal friend.
Well... Welcome to the hunt and good luck. No matter what you end up with you will enjoy every minute of it... Even the when you hate it because it's broken again. HA!.

Cheers
Steven

[Col Bennett]

I'm delighted to report that I found my near-perfect Delorean. Thanks so much to everyone for their advice and support. It'll be with me in San Francisco after a detour via DMC California for some minor tweaks. I'll post some pics and officially introduce myself to the Northern California Owners Club once it's here.

:grouphugg:

[BladeBronson]

Good deal. Congratulations. I can't wait to see it.

[DMC-81]

Excellent news! Congratulations and welcome to ownership! :)

I remember the feeling of finally getting one. After 3 years and hundreds of hours of (mostly) relaxing restoration work on my example, that feeling hasn't subsided.

The constant smiles, thumbs up, picture taking, and occasional fist pumping & cheering that I get every time I take it for a spin only reinforces it.

It's like I have a celebrity in my garage.

Enjoy the journey!:thumbup:

[TheWesterner]

My dream car has the following specifications.

— Cosmetically near-flawless. No dings, dents, scratches etc. The exterior and interior should be close to perfection.
— Mechanically near-flawless. No rust. The car should be completely refurbished and mechanically sound end-to-end.

— 1981 original stock configuration
— 1981 hood with grooves. - I don't like the hood with the gas flap or completely flat plain hood.
— Gray interior.
— Automatic or manual - I’m flexible here.



Hello Colin, I am a new member to this forum. I saw your post just a minute ago and I also just received a message from the webmaster that I can post an ad for my DeLorean on dmctalk.org. So I'm going to put up my ad with lots of pics tonight or tomorrow. My car matches most of your specs so I'm reaching out to you first. I've owned my car here in Colorado Springs for 16 years. It is 99% original in stock configuration with 19,770 miles and runs very nicely. The interior (and the whole car, generally), is in excellent condition, and the interior color is a dark grey or grayish black. It's been garaged for its whole 35-year life here in dry Colorado, thus there is no rust. It's a manual with the kind of hood that has a gas flap (I haven't seen the other configurations but this one looks fine to me). It is cosmetically (almost) flawless though it does have three tiny dings which I would have to point out to you for you to notice. It's a real eye-turner and the stainless steel looks bright even on an overcast day like today. Earlier today I drove it around the corner from where I live to take pictures and it really hauls, really fun to drive. Let me know if you would like to talk more, I can provide my number.

Thanks,
Aaron Sorenson.
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[Col Bennett]

Hello Colin, I am a new member to this forum. I saw your post just a minute ago and I also just received a message from the webmaster that I can post an ad for my DeLorean on dmctalk.org. So I'm going to put up my ad with lots of pics tonight or tomorrow. My car matches most of your specs so I'm reaching out to you first. I've owned my car here in Colorado Springs for 16 years. It is 99% original in stock configuration with 19,770 miles and runs very nicely. The interior (and the whole car, generally), is in excellent condition, and the interior color is a dark grey or grayish black. It's been garaged for its whole 35-year life here in dry Colorado, thus there is no rust. It's a manual with the kind of hood that has a gas flap (I haven't seen the other configurations but this one looks fine to me). It is cosmetically (almost) flawless though it does have three tiny dings which I would have to point out to you for you to notice. It's a real eye-turner and the stainless steel looks bright even on an overcast day like today. Earlier today I drove it around the corner from where I live to take pictures and it really hauls, really fun to drive. Let me know if you would like to talk more, I can provide my number.

Thanks,
Aaron Sorenson.

Thanks so much Aaron. I actually bought a near-perfect car earlier last week and it'll be on its way to me later this week. If there are other people in the market for a near-perfect Delorean then I'm sure they'll very much appreciate your post.

Thanks!

[gullwingD]

Thanks so much Aaron. I actually bought a near-perfect car earlier last week and it'll be on its way to me later this week. If there are other people in the market for a near-perfect Delorean then I'm sure they'll very much appreciate your post.

Thanks!

Where'd you find it?

[TheWesterner]

Oops, I posted without reading your last post in this thread - you already got one! Enjoy and good luck.

[Col Bennett]

Where'd you find it?

That's a v-good question. Well, I'm now the very proud owner of Soundkillr's Delorean. It's one of the most beautiful Deloreans I've ever seen. The care and meticulous attention that has gone into its upkeep over the past 19 years is breath-taking. Like Ben, I'm an obsessive perfectionist. The car will continue be loved and cared-for at the same extreme levels.

I also want to add that Ben has been amazing. Such a great guy. Incredibly accommodating after I spent the past 2 weekends flying out to Atlanta to organize the sale with him.

I'll post some photos when she's finally with me in San Francisco next month.

:yesss:

[Drive Stainless]

That's a v-good question. Well, I'm now the very proud owner of Soundkillr's Delorean. It's one of the most beautiful Deloreans I've ever seen. The care and meticulous attention that has gone into its upkeep over the past 19 years is breath-taking. Like Ben, I'm an obsessive perfectionist. The car will continue be loved and cared-for at the same extreme levels.

I also want to add that Ben has been amazing. Such a great guy. Incredibly accommodating after I spent the past 2 weekends flying out to Atlanta to organize the sale with him.

I'll post some photos when she's finally with me in San Francisco next month.

:yesss:

Congrats to you, C. Bennett.

Can Soundkillr confirm that it took 4 years to sell this car? I know that he said he wasn't anxious to sell, but it would be interesting to hear his thoughts about finding a buyer for a relatively higher-priced, higher-quality car.

[Soundkillr]

Congrats to you, C. Bennett.

Can Soundkillr confirm that it took 4 years to sell this car? I know that he said he wasn't anxious to sell, but it would be interesting to hear his thoughts about finding a buyer for a relatively higher-priced, higher-quality car.

The car didn't take 4 years to sell. Every time I had it for sale I chickened out. I got STRONG cash offers every time. The car was currently not for sale. C.Bennett contacted me and we worked a deal.
As a side note: If you notice I've always been an advocate for the Delorean and strong sales numbers. I speak from experience. These dreamers thinking you can pick up a nice car all day long for 25K are just....well....(in most cases) wrong.
Values are good for well kept clean cars.....

[Rich]

I'm delighted to report that I found my near-perfect Delorean....It'll be with me in San Francisco after a detour via DMC California for some minor tweaks. I'll post some pics and officially introduce myself to the Northern California Owners Club once it's here.

Congrats and please do post up the rest of the introduction as planned when your beauty settles into the Bay Area.

[Dangermouse]

The car didn't take 4 years to sell. Every time I had it for sale I chickened out. I got STRONG cash offers every time. The car was currently not for sale. C.Bennett contacted me and we worked a deal.
As a side note: If you notice I've always been an advocate for the Delorean and strong sales numbers. I speak from experience. These dreamers thinking you can pick up a nice car all day long for 25K are just....well....(in most cases) wrong.
Values are good for well kept clean cars.....

Ben, Ben, Ben

'shakes head in disappointment :bigcry:

My favorite car now going to the other side of the country.....

[TheWesterner]

Values are good for well kept clean cars.....

Hello Soundkillr,

Congratulations on finding a good buyer for your car - someone whom you know will take excellent care of it. I'm in a similar situation. I've had my car for 16 years and like you I've obsessively kept it immaculate and as close to original as possible. I'm now looking for a buyer. I'm asking $29K and hope to get something close to that amount. Do you have any tips for me on how to find the "right" buyer?

Many thanks,
Aaron "TheWesterner"

[Soundkillr]

Hello Soundkillr,

Congratulations on finding a good buyer for your car - someone whom you know will take excellent care of it. I'm in a similar situation. I've had my car for 16 years and like you I've obsessively kept it immaculate and as close to original as possible. I'm now looking for a buyer. I'm asking $29K and hope to get something close to that amount. Do you have any tips for me on how to find the "right" buyer?

Many thanks,
Aaron "TheWesterner"

All I can suggest is use the forum, and other sites to appeal to buyers. Like I said, my car wasn't for sale, BUT it is extremely important to know your car forward and back, and keep it clean. I'm not talking vacuumed, I mean you could eat off of any part of the frame. That separates you right out of the gate from 90% of the other owners, and makes a rare car more valuable. Also if you insist on putting in an aftermarket radio, or other mods, make sure to keep original parts, and not cut stuff up, so it can all be undone. Of course in some cases this type of ownership isn't practical and if not, that's ok, but keep it clean....maintained and try your best to know all its quirks and how to fix them. Take really good and detailed photos, and be honest about your car. All of it. Dont hide the defects. It's not fair to you, or the future owner. If they don't want it, no biggie, someone else will....
In my quest for another type of car, I have already passed on multiple cars due to hack job aftermarket stereos, or incorrectly installed (non tuned) procharger systems etc. You get the idea....

[TheWesterner]

Thanks, that is all good stuff and basically what I've done anyway. The stereo in my car right now is a 90's cassette deck that doesn't power on anymore. I thought about replacing it with something similar to the original tape deck if I could find one, but since I'm selling the car I think it's a better idea to leave that to the new owner - the stereo is a very personal car accessory. Thing is, the stereo has to turn on for the antenna to deploy, so I can't demonstrate that it works even though I'm sure it does. As far as the engine is concerned, I would not think of putting in a supercharger or afterburner or whatever it is people do - my stock engine hauls as it is.

What kind of car are you looking for now? What could possibly be more interesting than a DMC-12?

[Soundkillr]

What kind of car are you looking for now? What could possibly be more interesting than a DMC-12?

Well I'm in the process of closing on a 1996 viper gts. Perfect showroom car with 3000 original miles. 450 horsepower and 500 ft pounds torque stock. Fyi the stock block can handle over 1000 hp if modified correctly. (not that I would do that to a bone stock collectable) The 96 gts is the first year for the Hardtop and comes in one color, blue with white stripes. The 96 blue and white are rapidly appreciating in value, and low mileage cars are getting very pricey . Exact car as these... 45999

[DMC-81]

Well I'm in the process of closing on a 1996 viper gts. Perfect showroom car with 3000 original miles. 450 horsepower and 500 ft pounds torque stock. Fyi the stock block can handle over 1000 hp if modified correctly. (not that I would do that to a bone stock collectable) The 96 gts is the first year for the Hardtop and comes in one color, blue with white stripes. The 96 blue and white are rapidly appreciating in value, and low mileage cars are getting very pricey . Exact car as these... 45999

Sweet!!! I really like the blue and white as well. I like the tag on the that car pictured.... Got tork. :thumbup:

This reminded me of the time I attended an "SRT Power Party" a few years ago. It was an invitational marketing event. Chrysler brought out their SRT hardware and invited some customers to get an in depth review, drive some lesser v8 models, and get a thrill ride in 2 SRT models driven by a professional driver on a closed airport tarmac. I chose the Magnum SRT8 and the Viper SRT10. The Magnum was awesome, but the Viper was a wicked street legal race car. I had to hold on with both hands and brace my feet. Tire smoke was everywhere, and I was almost scared.

Man that was fun!!! :rollin:

Congratulations on getting this gem!!

[DL4567]

Well I'm in the process of closing on a 1996 viper gts. Perfect showroom car with 3000 original miles. 450 horsepower and 500 ft pounds torque stock. Fyi the stock block can handle over 1000 hp if modified correctly. (not that I would do that to a bone stock collectable) The 96 gts is the first year for the Hardtop and comes in one color, blue with white stripes. The 96 blue and white are rapidly appreciating in value, and low mileage cars are getting very pricey . Exact car as these... 45999

Awesome! Wow, that was fast. Congrats!


For those who know Doug DeMuro, the timing and car selection of this is just....... UNBELIEVABLE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BovcC2jQPlQ

[Timeless]

Hello Soundkillr,

Congratulations on finding a good buyer for your car - someone whom you know will take excellent care of it. I'm in a similar situation. I've had my car for 16 years and like you I've obsessively kept it immaculate and as close to original as possible. I'm now looking for a buyer. I'm asking $29K and hope to get something close to that amount. Do you have any tips for me on how to find the "right" buyer?

Many thanks,
Aaron "TheWesterner"
Posting here certainly helps. Someone like me looking a to purchase a car will certainly check all the standard online outlets and franchises.