A 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10, once owned by the late American actor and comedian Chris Farley, has surfaced on the popular automotive auction site BringATrailer.com. This iconic Viper boasts a remarkable history, having been in Farley’s possession from 1997 to 1998. With a mere 11,000 miles on the odometer, the car still emanates the thrill of its glory days.
The Viper is coated in a striking Viper Black exterior, complemented by Quartz leather interiors. Powering this beast is an 8.0-liter VIPER V10 engine matched with a 6-speed manual transmission, delivering a pulse-pounding driving experience. Notable features include a removable soft top and rear window, 17-inch tri-spoke wheels, air conditioning, and a limited-slip differential.
Originally designed under supervision by Tom Gale at Chrysler, the first-generation Viper showcases a distinctive composite body draped over a sturdy tubular steel space-frame chassis. This specimen exhibits the classic Viper Black finish, with fog lights, a removable soft top, a clamshell hood, and side-exit exhaust outlets. Rolling on 17-inch tri-spoke alloy wheels clad in Michelin Pilot Sport tires, the Viper handles with authority.
The cabin embraces Quartz leather-adorned bucket seats, echoing the design on the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Creature comforts include air conditioning, a heater, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo, amplified by a trunk-mounted Alpine CD changer. The interior boasts a leather-wrapped steering wheel framing a 180-mph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer, accompanied by auxiliary gauges displaying vital information.
Under the hood, the 8.0-liter (488 cubic-inch) VIPER V10 flexes its muscles, delivering a robust 400 horsepower. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a Tremec T-56 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, promising exhilarating drives.
The vehicle’s history is accentuated by an article featuring Farley during a traffic stop while at the wheel of this very car. The sale also includes an August 1997 purchase agreement and a California title in the late comedian’s name.
The Carfax report attests to the Viper’s clean record, detailing California, Wisconsin, and Missouri registration. Although the car’s registration has not been updated since 2020, it remains free of accidents or significant damage.
Bidding for this remarkable piece of automotive and celebrity history concludes on Wednesday, August 30th, at 1:15 p.m. EST. Car enthusiasts and fans of Chris Farley alike have the opportunity to own a slice of nostalgia and power encapsulated in this 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10.
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