Russo and Steele Sons of Italy Viper Auction 1/17/14

[WhiteSnake]

LeadfootRT10, one of our VOA members, is planning to drive his Sapphire Blue 2001 RT/10 to the Friday night Russo and Steele auction to witness the sale of the SRT "One of One" Viper built for Sergio Marchionne and donated to Sons of Italy. Those who would like to join him should plan to meet him at 4:00 pm at the "Blue 32" Restaurant located at 7293 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (1/2 mile north of Indian Bend on Scottsdale Rd). He will leave the restaurant at 5:00 pm. If you plan to join him please confirm with a pm.

[Late Apex]

A 98 GT2 will go on the block also.

[LeadfootRT10]

My buddy Mark and I will be there by 4. We're probably gonna have a beer and a quick bite. Blue 32 has excellent food for good pricing, it's perfect if you want to avoid paying a premium for food at the auction! I'll park my car out front of the restaurant so you will know I'm there.

[VenomOnWheels]

My buddy Mark and I will be there by 4. We're probably gonna have a beer and a quick bite. Blue 32 has excellent food for good pricing, it's perfect if you want to avoid paying a premium for food at the auction! I'll park my car out front of the restaurant so you will know I'm there.

I'll be at Barrett-Jackson on Friday but plan to move over to Russo & Steele for the 7:30 auction of the Sons of Italy Viper. I doubt that I'll make it to the restaurant for dinner. I'll PM my cell phone number to you; call me when you get to the auction if you'd like to connect.

I'll also be there Thursday evening for the auction of the other 3 Vipers.

~Dale

[WhiteSnake]

Dale,
Will you driving the white Prius with the blue racing stripes ??
Barry

[XLR8]

I went to Barrett last night and there are a few VERY nice Vipers there. The 98 GT2 is sweet and the Autoform car is real nice too.

[VenomOnWheels]

Dale,
Will you driving the white Prius with the blue racing stripes ??
Barry

I wish I had one that color. It would look soooo good parked beside or cruising with the CE Viper.

Here's the car being sold at Russo & Steele tomorrow that would really complement my Viper well: a blue on white 30th Anniversary Trans Am.

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[WhiteSnake]

That would be nice addition. I'm a Pontiac fan. Owned a few over the years. I wonder what it will sell for. Unfortunately, due to a prior commitment I can't make Friday night. I would sure like to be there. I'll call you tomorrow am, just for a few minutes.

[Mopar Boy]

So, anyone have pics of the auction for those of us that were not there?

[LeadfootRT10]

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Club Members in the parking lot.

[LeadfootRT10]

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First pic: Sons of Italy Viper: Sold to Wayne and D'ann for 215K
Second Pic: Ditto
Third: "Drag Pak" Challenger, the only way to make a Challenger fast....put a Viper motor in it. Bid to 82K, reserve at 100K, no sale.
Fourth & Fifth: 2001 ACR GTS supercharged, estimated 900 HP sold for $40K
Last: 1993 RT/10, 262 original miles. Sold for $38K.

There was a 1998 or 1999 red w/ white stripe GTS in the auction but i didn't get any pics, sold for $38K. Likely a salvage vehicle according to the master, Eddie Martin.

[Mopar Boy]

Not much gets by Eddie now does it!? Always pays to have a Viper inspected by a guru.

[Glhs110]

93 rt did 38k +10%. The red 98 I think hit 38. Drag pack didn't sell, 100k reserve and it did 82

[LeadfootRT10]

93 rt did 38k +10%. The red 98 I think hit 38. Drag pack didn't sell, 100k reserve and it did 82

Well I'm glad somebody was paying attention!!!


UPdated my previous post accordingly.

[Vprbite]

Was that sons of Italy viper a "balloon white pearl" or "lamborghini white" sort of color?

[LeadfootRT10]

Was that sons of Italy viper a "balloon white pearl" or "lamborghini white" sort of color?

It had a definite pearl. It was a beautiful effect on the car in the right light.

[Vprbite]

Someone did a convertible, 03 I think, in lamborghini balloon white pearl (google search it) that looked absolutely fantastic. I think pearl plays well on these cars. It would be interesting to see more of it. Perhaps a pearl bright yellow with satin black stripes.