[{"id": 8798063, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655053287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8798155, "authorName": "dthompsonrts11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dthompsonrts11/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by dthompsonrts11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655053684, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8798399, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH! MY WORD!!\r\nWhere do these keep coming from???", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655054698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8798550, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Plagiarize @austin_alfa Here's his Prayer...\r\nOh Lord, forgive me of my sins and my seemingly never ending quest to complete the car collection of my dreams. Please Lord, let the auction change into a reserve auction with a reserve high enough to no longer justify another project purchase. Lastly Lord, let the inquiries I may make with auto transport companies be so criminally high that the project loses its ardor. Please Lord, protect me from another ill timed purchase. I beseech thee.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655055293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8798559, "authorName": "Pacethis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacethis/", "bidAmount": 48888, "content": "$48,888 bid placed by Pacethis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655055365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8798626, "authorName": "JDjudas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjudas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jferrante was dash reconditioned?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655055733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8798794, "authorName": "poppysclassiccarstorage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poppysclassiccarstorage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol \u201c 1992 models were not equipped with an anti-lock system\u2026nor were 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, or 2000 models.\u201d", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655056741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8799434, "authorName": "260TJ1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/260tj1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this always stored inside? The reason I ask is it is surprising how rusty all the unpainted underneath components (like the universal joints) are....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655060178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801272, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the squirreliest cars ever. Hold on!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655083846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801278, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car looks pretty good to me and should do very well. Anyone wanting a 92 should jump on one now. Prices are only going up on these.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655083932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801467, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi folks, I am the owner of this viper. I will do my best to answer any questions individually. As far as my ownership, I acquired the car with a multiple car collection, my main interest was one of the cars but had to buy the lot. I know the last owner had it stored in a garage under a cover and drive less than 100 miles per year, just pulled it out in warm weather to wash it and blow the cobwebs out. I would hold onto it but I am waaay over my space limitations for storage. There are a couple minor blemishes, the roof had a chip in the paint that was touched up, and the paint on the rear deck isnt perfect, as Im told the 1992s were like that. Paint is original. It's a solid investment as these 92's should gain value in the next few years. Reserve is low enough, should hit without question. \r\nGood luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655088501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801776, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtjudas I did not have it done but it looks nearly perfect so I have to assume it was done at some point. Based on photos I have seen of even the lowest mileage cars they look discolored and scratched. The finish seems correct, kind of rough but soft light gray.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655101255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801780, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@260tj1967 yes it has been inside always. The previous owner had it in a detached garage under a cover. Was not climate controlled, and considering we get 4 true seasons up here in Pennsylvania it looks appropriate. It's only the unpainted parts that look that way. Again these 92s being prototype builds, alot of things are not as \"polished\" as the later production cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655101583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8801809, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Feeding it fuel should be a no-no. It's a Viper after all, so you must feed it with live mice.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1655105106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8802617, "authorName": "JC0000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jc0000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It goes without saying that you can find a few things to nitpick when discussing any 30 year old car but this is really an incredible example of a low mileage first year Viper. This one is at a mileage sweet spot where the buyer has room to drive it on cruise nights and to shows without significantly impacting the car\u2019s value. \u2026And boy are these things fun to drive - amazing analog experience!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655130787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8806686, "authorName": "sayTEN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sayten/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you design such a beautiful car and forget exterior door handles?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655152055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8807744, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will never understand why folks would forget to vacuum the interior before taking photos. Yes, I have OCD, but it actually helps in my classic car business. I am guessing that after a good detailing that this car would look much better. One question: has the dash been restored or reconditioned?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655156858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8808086, "authorName": "viperbiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbiker/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by viperbiker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655160228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8808707, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stevenanastos, the car was just detailed the day before, however the photographer didn't want to meet me at the location I preferred so it ended up being photographed in front of my office, right after the grass was cut. I wasnt pleased. Car is spotless. I believe the dash was done, I'm not aware of when or by whom but it looks way to good to be original finish.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655168565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8810990, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stevenanastos don't let some lint on the carpets prevent you from bidding. This is a 92 Viper. How many of the 285 produced do you think will be available in the near future? This is the car that started it all. Very special car here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655222925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8817625, "authorName": "repiv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/repiv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Even though this one will probably fetch 100k+ I still think it's a real value investment. And what better for a petrol head than having a value investment, and an iconic raw analogue car to take out on sundays, at the same time.\r\n\r\n I really can't believe that these remaining 92s, lets say 100-200 of 285 cars built, of the iconic wall paper true American classic car, are still available this \"cheap\". Not sure what to compare it with, as there are really not much like it. But with this rarity and the Vipers status(good or bad not very important, the important thing is that everyone knows about it) all around the world, I'm 100% sure that at some point in time it we'll look back at 2022 and say \"we could have had one for 100k!\"", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655275888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828478, "authorName": "stevenanastos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenanastos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if this has already been discussed, but is there a reason that the CARFAX information only starts in 2011?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655402379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8832848, "authorName": "blkrt10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blkrt10/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by blkrt10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655424075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8833381, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ran the carfax myself. No idea other than the fact that possibly the person that had the car since new held the car the Certificate of Origin and never titled it. I have a 2012 Fisker with a CO that hasn't been titled yet, carfax is blank, no records on the VIN. With these 92 prototypes they weren't sold through dealers from what I'm told.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655430809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8833810, "authorName": "Vipmn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipmn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can vouch for the seller as a stand up guy who is extremely honest and straightforward and this offering is the real deal! Wish I had room in my garage for this.\r\nI purchased my blue Fisker Karma from him and he stands behind EVERYTHING he offers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655440653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8834335, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I maintain a registry of all \u201892 Vipers that I started working on a few years ago. There were only 205 Vipers built for the U.S. market and most are still around. There are many chassis that are still on MCO and never been titled and many with fewer than 1,000 miles. As the seller stated it is very likely that this car was never titled until 2011 when the desire for these \u201892s were pretty low. \r\n\r\n@jferrante is there any evidence that this car has ever been repainted? My records which were corroborated by Jeff Gardner years ago show that this chassis was the car that was painted black at the factory. Dodge decided to test different colors for future model years and 1 car was painted black, 1 car was painted yellow and, if I recall correctly, 1 car was painted green.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655470551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8834418, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@viperbrad wow that's cool that you have that info! While there is no evidence to my eyes, nor did my body guy see any. However as I stated the paint on the rear deck has this slight pinhead pitting in spots that my paint shop said they have seen on fiberglass bodied cars. If it's true I wish they had left it black, that would make it crazy rare 1 of 1!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655471823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841245, "authorName": "KDMFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kdmfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Viper! I have an exact model of this car.\r\n\r\nThe Viper, it seems, has been forgotten by many enthusiasts. No offense to the Carrera GT, but the CGT is considered the last analong supercar. Whoever said that obviously forgot about the Dodge Viper. The Viper is very basic (no traction control, stability control, no A/C, no side or rear windows, no ABS), which makes it very fun to drive, because the whole car is in the driver's control. Plus, it only has a 6-speed manual. Now THAT, is an analog supercar. These are already appreciating in value, and I know that these will be more collectible than they are now. Many cars today have over 400hp, but the technologies in those cars are too much to where you can't enjoy the car as much (technology in cars is great, but refines the car too much; no offense ;). This is the last REAL analog supercar.\r\n\r\nGLWTA!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655519893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841821, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Viperbrad\u2026.great info. With only 205 coming to the states I wonder how many are actually left. How many have you actually tracked on your registry?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655552766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8845985, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dream car of the 90\u2019s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655587156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8847711, "authorName": "Angelicachris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angelicachris/", "bidAmount": 67777, "content": "$67,777 bid placed by Angelicachris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655610088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8848213, "authorName": "ViperGTS2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergts2002/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by ViperGTS2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655641721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8848215, "authorName": "CASCADE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascade1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@viperbrad a lifelong friend of mine has owned a '92 for over 20 years. i believe it has 14k miles. he bought it from the original owner in TN and drove it back to NY. I will try and get you some info on it. you can see it pictured in the BaT success story from my Cobra purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655641775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8848250, "authorName": "deichenb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deichenb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jferrante The pinhead pitting is common on early Vipers with original (or perhaps period repaint at the factory per @viperbrad?) paint, as well as other cars constructed with fiberglass or composite panels and aging polyurethane paint. My c/n 061 with ~4,000 miles has them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655642436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8848288, "authorName": "Fischer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fischer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car! I have a 1992 , number 82 with 9,000 miles on it. Just love it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655642950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8848325, "authorName": "thePP17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thepp17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@viperbrad Out of the 205 do you have any idea how many are still not registered? I have a 92 with 86 miles on it and not registered would love to know how many out there", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655643674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8848483, "authorName": "mikedlo85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedlo85/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by mikedlo85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655645575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8848489, "authorName": "CASCADE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cascade1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@viperbrad FYI, my friend's '92 that I mentioned below is #149", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655645656, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850112, "authorName": "gduff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gduff/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by gduff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655660631, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8850159, "authorName": "mikedlo85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedlo85/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by mikedlo85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655660869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8850270, "authorName": "ViperGTS2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergts2002/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "$79,000 bid placed by ViperGTS2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655661450, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8850389, "authorName": "Mike111777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike111777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thePP17 \r\nI have #3 with 6.9 miles on the clock", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655661986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850495, "authorName": "mikedlo85", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedlo85/", "bidAmount": 79500, "content": "$79,500 bid placed by mikedlo85", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655662540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8850679, "authorName": "KICKINGTIRES", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickingtires/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the \"Antique Title\" carry a verified mileage history identified by the State(s) at transfer and are past copies of title(s) included with the sale and documentation?\r\nJust not sure is an Antique is like an Exempt Mileage title.\r\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655663480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850753, "authorName": "jferrante (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jferrante/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kickingtires I am not 100% sure, the title I received was Antique so I transferred the same. It is PA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655663874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850807, "authorName": "ViperGTS2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergts2002/", "bidAmount": 81500, "content": "$81,500 bid placed by ViperGTS2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655664162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8850810, "authorName": "KICKINGTIRES", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kickingtires/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did a quick look and here's what I found from PA Site.\r\nINSPECTION\r\nClassic vehicles are subject to an annual vehicle safety inspection. Antique vehicles operated exclusively\r\nbetween sunrise and sunset are exempt from the normal lighting requirements of the Pennsylvania Vehicle\r\nCode, but must have their original lighting equipment. Antique vehicles are not subject to the annual vehicle\r\nsafety inspection. Antique and classic vehicles are not subject to emissions inspection.\r\n\r\nI would think every effort would be made to maintain mileage record and an annual inspection is a great method. Other than that are there service records over the past decade or so to track the vehicle mileage history. Please understand my interest is not trying to pick apart the vehicle but just due diligence to validate. Title changes from state to state using exempts title transfers is always a red flag without historical records that can document the mileage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655664167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8850828, "authorName": "ViperGTS2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergts2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/19/22 for $81,500 to ViperGTS2002", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655664300, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8850841, "authorName": "Viper1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viper1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have #79.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655664413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8852853, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well bought. Congrats to buyer and seller!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655685906, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854925, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry all, I have been very busy the last few days. \r\n\r\n@ACRSNK I currently have about 140 cars documented and it grows a little bit whenever I can focus on that from my busy daily life. I have been planning on loading it all to the VOA forum fairly soon and I will try to get that done in a few weeks when I am home again. Some chassis numbers have very little data and some have 15-30 years of history collected.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655740658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854949, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of the \u201892s I\u2019ve tracked so far, I have found 9 to be salvaged. I have done a Google search of every VIN # and many do not have any info at all. It\u2019s safe to say the probably 20% or more of the \u201892s have never been titled.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655740801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854963, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CASCADE1 thank you for that info! I have updated the registry with what you have provided. \n\n@Mike111777 you have a special one there! Someday soon I\u2019d love to get a few more details on your car and possibly a few pictures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655740974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854980, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Viper1 I have added your chassis number to my list as well. Perhaps in the near future I could add a little more info on your car. Thanks for adding your chassis # in the comments", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655741102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8854995, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both the buyer and seller! \r\n\r\n@ViperGTS2002 you have acquired a very special Viper here being one of the 3 cars originally not painted red at the factory. Although I am curious on when it was painted red after originally being painted black.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655741240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8855031, "authorName": "Mike111777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike111777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CASCADE1 absolutely would love to", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655741525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8855058, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thePP17 I\u2019m estimating that 20% or more of the cars have never been registered. I have found at least 20-30 that have never been registered and very little info provided on some of them. I\u2019d you would like to provide more info in the near future I think I will have all of my findings listed on the VOA forum fairly soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655741778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8855113, "authorName": "ViperGTS2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vipergts2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@viperbrad\r\nHow do I connect with you to discuss the car and 92 history journal you are compiling?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655742197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8856697, "authorName": "hux_flux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hux_flux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "According to Jay Leno, he got the second black viper, and Tom Gale got the first: https://youtu.be/xuD8Z1_QANs?t=344 . Assuming that Jay's claim is accurate, as well as the claims on this auction of this being the first car painted black from the factory, it would follow that this car was originally owned by Tom Gale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655750385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8856840, "authorName": "ACRSNK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acrsnk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t think Jay Leno\u2019s Viper is a 92.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655751079, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8885639, "authorName": "viperbrad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viperbrad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ViperGTS2002 you can find me on the VOA forum with the same user name as what I have here. Feel free to send me a message on there!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1656084943, "type": "comment"}]