Think Pink

[mauricev10]

D'Ann always wanted a pink Viper. So Wayne surprised her with one today at the VOA Bucket List #3 event at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs. The car was factory-painted this hot metallic pink as part of the 1-of-1 Viper program. Wayne had diecast pink Vipers made for all the attendees, so everyone got a pink Viper! 1219512196

[VENOM V]

Holy Pink Pather, haha! How does it look in person?

Todd

[J TNT]

WOW ! That really pops !
It definitely screams "I've arrived !!!".....lol !

[docwviper]

That's awesome. Congrats. What a guy.

[Rocket]

Ditto!!!!
Holy Pink Pather!

[C.J]

Wow, that is a vivid pink! Looks great with the polished rims. It's great to see a husband pay attention to what his wife says. :)

[BlknBlu]

I hear that paint was outside the 8000 color chart and makes stryker depth look tame.

Bruce

[AZTVR]

Jeez, do you think that they would adopt me? I just saw that they took delivery of two other 1 of 1 program Vipers last week !!!

[daytonprowler]

Stunning!

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[Shooter]

Wow. Holy crap that's pink. Just needs a dolphin on the hood and it will be complete.

[Darius]

Stunning!

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How does she get pink seats? I guess that option isn't available till you order 80 Vipers.

[C-Bass]

WOW!!! Congrats to D'Ann on that gorgeous PINK addition to the Pit. Now my wife wants one. Lol.

[saxon_schmauderer]

HOW does this car still look so gorgeous even when painted bright pink??? Blows my mind. Absolutely beautiful

[mikesax]

I Gotta tell ya- that is one ADORING husband!! Good for those two-having a blast together!!

[swexlin]

Pretty amazing. So that's in addition to the two that made national news the other day? Great that they can do that. (A little OCD about Vipers, but great!).

I would like to meet them someday.

[sparkrn]

How does she get pink seats? I guess that option isn't available till you order 80 Vipers.

It's probably venzano interior like many of there other cars.

[Malu59RT]

Wayne and D'Ann are truly some of the nicest people I have ever met, and I couldn't be happier for them. I told her on FB, if anyone can pull of a pink Viper, it would be her, and glad to see she finally got one!

[Coloviper]

Looks like a matte finish. I see Venzano did D'Ann a matching purse too, like he has done for all her custom interior cars.

Man, I wish I was there at the event. It is a 5 hr drive from home. Some family Fertility Clinic stuff overlapped with this event so had to choose immediate family growth (hopefully) over Viper family stuff.

Have fun and be safe everyone!

[Nine Ball]

I think it looks badass.

Now, if I could just get D'Ann and Wayne to start upgrading their wheels, like they do their interiors, I would have a great time with all those canvasses. Stock wheels are boring :)

[ViperPete]

So is that number 80 then?

[ViperDC]

I'd drive it lol

[Crotalidae]

Very nice!!!

[TheAnonymousOne]

Cool car!

[plumcrazy]

it looks 1000 times better than the brown one they have. nice job !

[Coloviper]

Can't believe I am going to say it but that car should have had black wheels.

[FLATOUT]

I'm here at the event and spent a good deal of time around the car. They did a nice job with the exterior and interior, and she loves it.

[Exhlr8n]

Very, Very Nice...! Congratulations

My daughter wants one of those purses now.

[Troublemaker]

As much as I thought I would hate it, the car holds the color well. After watching the battle with cancer up close and personal, maybe the color pink means more to me now, who knows, but I like it on the car.

[TCurtner]

I think it looks badass.

Now, if I could just get D'Ann and Wayne to start upgrading their wheels, like they do their interiors, I would have a great time with all those canvasses. Stock wheels are boring :)


I think a purple (complimentary shade of course) wheels, with matching stripe(s) would work very well here. But it's really a nice color on that car. My wife is going to complain now...

[Carbon GTS]

It's a shame they did that to a viper...

[ACRucrazy]

Hyperblack Sidewinder II wheels would look great on that car.

[ViperSmith]

While I appreciate their love for the Viper and ESP the Gen V, lmao I'd need some diversity in my vehicles.

[swexlin]

Are they like Leno in that they actually drive all their cars regularly? What other cool cars do they have besides 80 Vipers? I gotta think there's an Enzo or 458 Speciale or Ford GT in the collection as well.

[ViperGeorge]

How does she get pink seats? I guess that option isn't available till you order 80 Vipers.

Tony from Venzano did a custom interior. It is not from the factory. Tony is an artist. He has done several of their Vipers.

[ViperTony]

I believe Venzano did 24 custom interiors and counting for the Rau's so far.

[sparkrn]

Are they like Leno in that they actually drive all their cars regularly? What other cool cars do they have besides 80 Vipers? I gotta think there's an Enzo or 458 Speciale or Ford GT in the collection as well.

While they do have many vipers they do have other cars like the GT and others. They were featured in our first magazine which showed other cars. If you took away all the vipers you would still be impressed wth what is left.

[allans]

This is one of the BEST threads i have read on any enthusiast website. Why? Because there are no snide remarks or jealousy displayed, just wonderment and support for the happiness of fellow enthusiasts. Best, Allan

[vegasgtr]

I think people should do what they want with their cars. Only issue with this pink viper is resale.. It will be a nightmare trying to sell this car. I mean almost impossible. Not sure how much a dealer would give on a trade in. This is a VERY specific color.

[Bmw2nv2000]

I think people should do what they want with their cars. Only issue with this pink viper is resale.. It will be a nightmare trying to sell this car. I mean almost impossible. Not sure how much a dealer would give on a trade in. This is a VERY specific color.

This factor doesn't even matter to them. Id say they will buy many more vipers over the years and not sell a single one. And when they are dead and the kids sell them all they wont care(cause their dead) lol

[swexlin]

Years from now, the entire collection will go up for sale, as happens periodically with collectors. I hope I am fortunate enough to meet these folks someday.

[Austin]

None of you get sick of hearing about these two? Theyre hoarders. Granted, theyre hoarders of a great car, but Jesus, I get sick and tired of hearing about them every time "Wayne ordered another car for D'ann" (done in my best country accent) or that they've ordered another 10 cars with gaudy interior and exterior colors. I dont understand why all of you seem to praise them. Even Dodge does this. Its weird. Im probably in the minority here seeing all of you post praises to a hot pink Viper with hot pink interior. [edited} Im starting think you're all Liberals.

[AZTVR]

None of you get sick of hearing about these two? They're hoarders. Granted, they're hoarders of a great car, but Jesus, I get sick and tired of hearing about them every time
LOL. You are surely one if those emotional types. It doesn't affect me emotionally at all. They are people somewhere else in the country doing their thing. It has no effect on my thinking for the day in a positive or negative way. But, then again I don't have a high emotional swings like some guys seem to have.

[Austin]

This is funny. You think you know me from one post? Emotional? Yeah, OK! LOL :smilielol:




LOL. You are surely one if those emotional types. It doesn't affect me emotionally at all. They are people somewhere else in the country doing their thing. It has no effect on my thinking for the day in a positive or negative way. But, then again I don't have a high emotional swings like some guys seem to have.

[Shooter]

None of you get sick of hearing about these two? Theyre hoarders. Granted, theyre hoarders of a great car, but Jesus, I get sick and tired of hearing about them every time "Wayne ordered another car for D'ann" (done in my best country accent) or that they've ordered another 10 cars with gaudy interior and exterior colors. I dont understand why all of you seem to praise them. Even Dodge does this. Its weird. Im probably in the minority here seeing all of you post praises to a hot pink Viper with hot pink interior. [edited] Im starting think you're all Liberals.

I guess you missed my dolphin post then uh? :)

[ViperSmith]

LOL. You are surely one if those emotional types. It doesn't affect me emotionally at all. They are people somewhere else in the country doing their thing. It has no effect on my thinking for the day in a positive or negative way. But, then again I don't have a high emotional swings like some guys seem to have.

Austin has purchased zero Vipers and is tired of a couple that is Dodge's biggest customer of Vipers. Fantastic.

While I don't quite get the point of buying 100 variations of the same car, it isn't really a big surprise that Dodge makes news of their biggest halo customer buying yet another one of their halo cars.

[Austin]

This makes me laugh every time! You have no idea what I've owned. [edited] I will continue to allow all of you to think what you'd like. Just know, you're all wrong. Your "insult" is old and burned out. Get new [edited] material.




Austin has purchased zero Vipers and is tired of a couple that is Dodge's biggest customer of Vipers. Fantastic.

While I don't quite get the point of buying 100 variations of the same car, it isn't really a big surprise that Dodge makes news of their biggest halo customer buying yet another one of their halo cars.

[Austin]

I knew I'd catch a lot of flack, but thats what you [edited] like to do; call people out that you have no idea about. And even if what you're saying is true (which it isnt), who[edited] cares? I've been a part of these forums and the Viper community for a lot longer than most of you. [edited] Why is it if someone comes here and has an opinion, its only accounted for if you think you know about what that person owns? Thats why Ive sat back all this time and let you [edited] think what you've wanted because it goes to show that some of you are just complete [edited] and only give credit to someone because of what they own.

[The_Greg]

I knew I'd catch a lot of flack, but thats what you [edited] like to do; call people out that you have no idea about. And even if what you're saying is true (which it isnt), who[edited] cares? I've been a part of these forums and the Viper community for a lot longer than most of you. [edited] Why is it if someone comes here and has an opinion, its only accounted for if you think you know about what that person owns? Thats why Ive sat back all this time and let you [edited] think what you've wanted because it goes to show that some of you are just complete [edited] and only give credit to someone because of what they own.

Judging people based on the cars they do or do not own is pedantic, I agree.

Then why do you do it?


None of you get sick of hearing about these two? Theyre hoarders. Granted, theyre hoarders of a great car, but Jesus, I get sick and tired of hearing about them every time "Wayne ordered another car for D'ann" (done in my best country accent) or that they've ordered another 10 cars with gaudy interior and exterior colors. I dont understand why all of you seem to praise them. Even Dodge does this. Its weird. Im probably in the minority here seeing all of you post praises to a hot pink Viper with hot pink interior. You bastards have turned soft and girly. Im starting think you're all Liberals.

Hoarders, collectors, enthusiasts, or mental cases.. whatever you want to call it, why not just politely step out of the thread if you're so sick of them?

[Eachey51]

While it may be silly to have 100 vipers i would take that over say, just one classic ferrari. And if you have the money to collect something than more power to you. Some people collect liscence plates or hub-caps.. Cant drive those.

[AZTVR]

This is funny. You think you know me from one post? Emotional? Yeah, OK! LOL :smilielol:

I read your posts and I perceive a lot of emotion in them; so, I make inferences. That's what people do. In real life we also read body language; but, on the forum all we have ist word usage. I read your choice of words in your response and I perceive a person that has high emotional responses, especially considering this is just a laid back club forum vs. the alley. I don't really care if you are a liberal who has their own ideas of how rich folk should spend their money.

[Bluecoupe]

Looks like a matte finish. I see Venzano did D'Ann a matching purse too, like he has done for all her custom interior cars

Have fun and be safe everyone!

Nope not hardly a matte finish, actually pink pearl that was gorgeous in the setting sun!! It is a stunner and I would love to see the traffic when D'Ann drives it down the highway! Thanks to Wayne Rauh for allowing us to share that moment with you!

[gpearl]

I knew I'd catch a lot of flack, but thats what you [edited] like to do; call people out that you have no idea about. And even if what you're saying is true (which it isnt), who[edited] cares? I've been a part of these forums and the Viper community for a lot longer than most of you. [edited] Why is it if someone comes here and has an opinion, its only accounted for if you think you know about what that person owns? Thats why Ive sat back all this time and let you [edited] think what you've wanted because it goes to show that some of you are just complete [edited] and only give credit to someone because of what they own.

I realize I'm going out on a limb here, but this does make you look like one of those emotional types. One of those bitter, loser-like emotional types.

Lighten up Francis.

[SmoknTires]

Austin, this isn't the club we're running.

If you're aggravated with people discussing the VIPERS they own on a VIPER site and they're MEMBERS... then maybe this site isn't for you. I'm not sure why you'd get so aggravated with seeing discussion about someone owning a ton of these cars. There's nothing out of place here, certainly nothing that warrants such harsh comments from you. They don't deserve that.

We appreciate Enthusiasts being part of the site, but simply being so overwhelmingly negative isn't what we're about. And contrary to some belief, just because you have an opinion, doesn't MEAN you HAVE to share it (especially when it's insulting, rude, derogatory - and public). Change the tone. In addition, when those lash back in the same way at you - it doesn't feel good does it - the victim mentality immediately sets in and then the fight breaks out. Blows my mind how often things like this happen. And you'll still wonder why. If everyone behaved like that, this would be a horrible place.

I ask the mods to step in as these comments have gone too far and contrary to what we should be allowing.

PS For the record, anyone owning nearly 100 (and they're getting there) Vipers, SHOULD make news - and discussing it here should be FAR from taboo. Only in this day and age can that lead to the hazing... Amazing. They are rockstars living the life they want to live.

[GreenVenom]

Austin, the Rauhs are amazing, down to earth, generous and friendly people who just happen to have an amazing collection of Vipers plus other fine automobiles. Actually if it wasn't for them, you most likely wouldn't currently have a Viper Owners Association to come to as an "enthusiast" and post your worthless drivel.

[ViperGeorge]

Knowing both Wayne and D'Ann I can tell you that they are truly among the nicest people you will ever want to meet. Sure they are passionate about the Viper but they do not have inflated opinions of themselves. They are just down to Earth really nice people. They enjoy their car collection and they literally drive every one (well except for the last edition Gen 4). D'Ann drives a Viper then tosses the keys in a basket, when all the keys are in the basket she starts over. On one trip right after Wayne had gotten his first Gen 5 (an SRT), he let anyone that cared to drive it, drive it. That helped several people make up their mind about owning a Gen 5, me included. On, the long trips our club have taken with them Wayne washes his own cars just like the rest of us. They carry pet food with them in case D'Ann spots a stray dog or cat in need of a meal and some care. Personally I'm glad they are so passionate about the Viper, it helps the Viper community.

[Austin]

We've PM'd Austin... this post was made after said PM...

Austin is taking week vacay......

[swexlin]

Knowing both Wayne and D'Ann I can tell you that they are truly among the nicest people you will ever want to meet. Sure they are passionate about the Viper but they do not have inflated opinions of themselves. They are just down to Earth really nice people. They enjoy their car collection and they literally drive every one (well except for the last edition Gen 4). D'Ann drives a Viper then tosses the keys in a basket, when all the keys are in the basket she starts over. On one trip right after Wayne had gotten his first Gen 5 (an SRT), he let anyone that cared to drive it, drive it. That helped several people make up their mind about owning a Gen 5, me included. On, the long trips our club have taken with them Wayne washes his own cars just like the rest of us. They carry pet food with them in case D'Ann spots a stray dog or cat in need of a meal and some care. Personally I'm glad they are so passionate about the Viper, it helps the Viper community.

That's some good people there. Especially the stray animals part. I 've never met them, but like them already!

[Leslie]

They are an amazing couple, very caring... I enjoy seeing their passion for Vipers!

[Troublemaker]

Is Austin the first to get clobbered with the ban stick? I know a pink Viper isn't everyone's cup of tea, but aren't these insults being thrown at the people that fronted to money to create this club? As much as that doesn't put them above being insulted, it should at least garner a little extra respect.

[Viper Girl]

Is Austin the first to get clobbered with the ban stick? I know a pink Viper isn't everyone's cup of tea, but aren't these insults being thrown at the people that fronted to money to create this club? As much as that doesn't put them above being insulted, it should at least garner a little extra respect.

No Austin isn't the first to sit for a week.

Seriously this had nothing to do with Pink Vipers or The Rauh's...
This action was discussed and was about personal attacks and the language used pointed at forum members. Nothing more, nothing less...

[vegasgtr]

I don't know this Austin guy or his wife(seem like true viper fans).When you post on an open forum , you might hear OPINIONS that you don't like or agree and some that will agree. You have to have a tough skin. Whether you have 100 vipers or 1, the pink is a unique on a brutal/raw car and is a tough sell... Pink on a VW bug or Jetta is ok ... viper...ehhh...not so much :t0122::p

[commandomatt]

This goes to show how powerful the 1 of 1 program really is. Its pretty amazing that a factory production car can be ordered like this. There are no limits and you have to love that approach

As we all knew, there would be some questionable combinations but if that's what the owner wants, more power to them. The Viper has never been about fitting in and conformation but rather about making a stand and being unique

I have a neighbor that has a Yellow Mustang with Pink stripes........now that one hurts your eyes a bit

[gfviperman]

Car spent last night in Amarillo on the way home.

What a sight!!!

Interior!!! WOW!!!!

[Dusty1]

Believe it or not that car will fit in perfectly in their collection. Is it over the top a bit? Yes, but in a cool sort of way. I doubt it gets driven all that much due to the special nature of the paint, but believe you me it will be driven some. If you get the opportunity to see them all you really need to take the time and go through their warehouses of cars. Great collection and salt of the earth folks. Got to spend the evening with Tony and his wife that does the wild interiors and really had a great time. This trip was wonderful and getting to know the folks behind so much of this work made for a great nine day trip for those of us from Houston. Had several dinners with John Gasman and his lovely wife as well. Looking forward to hooking up with most of these folks again as part of NVE2!!!

Richard

[USWAG RT/10]

Holy pepto! They Should send a pic to mary Kay Cosmetics (isn't that the company with the pink caddy's?)

[serpent]

Wayne is one lucky SOB, D'Ann looks like quite a catch! :t1509:

[GuitarSteve2112]

Congrats to Wayne and D'Ann on their 80th Viper. They seem like the "right" couple to talk to about Vipers.