Mecum Auctions

[dvhood]

Wife & I had a great time this year at the various auctions, and good to see our Vipers gaining such popularity nationwide. After speaking with Kraman and Bill Stephens (who absolutely adore our cars), we should expect a continual rise in desirability and value....especially the well maintained examples.

Viper Dave
DBH Collection (Gen2Viper)
Dixon, Ca

1996 GTS's
1997 GTS b/w
1998 GTS-R
1999 ACR (black), (black/silver)
2000 GTS (black/silver)
2001 GTS (sapphire)
2002 GTS (red/silver)
2002 GTS (bumblebee)
2002 FEs
2002 FE ACR

[GTS Dean]

We are all thrilled for you.

[dave6666]

we are all thrilled for you.

lmfao

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I'm confused.

It's common in the "values are rising" threads.

[dvhood]

Lol.....you're right, that doesn't read as intended

[13COBRA]

I'm confused.

[dvhood]

Sorry all....I didn't mean OUR Vipers..lol
Just all Vipers in general.

[dvhood]

Actually nice to know Vipers in general are well respected, and as owners, we indeed are all lucky to have such special rides

[13COBRA]

What the hell is this thread even about?

At first I thought OP was saying that he sold the Vipers he had listed at Mecum auctions...
Then I thought maybe the OP works for Mecum....
Then I realized he just wanted to pat the Viper's value on the back.

Great thread.

[dave6666]

What the hell is this thread even about?

At first I thought OP was saying that he sold the Vipers he had listed at Mecum auctions...
Then I thought maybe the OP works for Mecum....
Then I realized he just wanted to pat the Viper's value on the back.

Great thread.

I just spit my bourbon all over my mom lol.

[COI]

It's always refreshing to see how supportive the Viper community is of fellow owners.

[13COBRA]

It's always refreshing to see how supportive the Viper community is of fellow owners.

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[commandomatt]

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nailed it

[soundkillr]

It's always refreshing to see how supportive the Viper community is of fellow owners.

Agreed. Eff it. Let's all sell these damn cars for the price of a Kia and get it over with. I was a DeLorean owner for years, and some of these viper guys have them beat by crapping on values by a long shot. BTW I made a killing selling that DeLorean....

[13COBRA]

Agreed. Eff it. Let's all sell these damn cars for the price of a Kia and get it over with. I was a DeLorean owner for years, and some of these viper guys have them beat by crapping on values by a long shot. BTW I made a killing selling that DeLorean....

A buddy of mine just bought a DeLorean. Not sure on the year, but it was all original, aluminum looked amazing, 50k original miles... he stole it.

Glad you got out while the getting was good.

Do you have a barn full of the Corvette Pace Cars too?

[soundkillr]

A buddy of mine just bought a DeLorean. Not sure on the year, but it was all original, aluminum looked amazing, 50k original miles... he stole it.

Glad you got out while the getting was good.

Do you have a barn full of the Corvette Pace Cars too?

I don't.... But my point is.... The DeLorean (the dog of the automotive world) was underpowered electric problems abound, and you'd be lucky to get it to run reliably and not overheat. Yet I kept it clean, took care of it, knew the car extremely well, and did well when I sold it. I bought it in 97 for 13k and over the years had about 10k in it and sold it two years ago for 62k. If the Viper doesn't go up in value and isn't worth anything in 10 years then clearly it's the world's problem and not the vipers....
The DeLorean is a neat car and has a cult following but that's about it. The Viper on the other hand is extremely attractive, great on power, reliable, and will certainly be sought after by collectors.

[13COBRA]

I don't.... But my point is.... The DeLorean (the dog of the automotive world) was underpowered electric problems abound, and you'd be lucky to get it to run reliably and not overheat. Yet I kept it clean, took care of it, knew the car extremely well, and did well when I sold it. I bought it in 97 for 13k and over the years had about 10k in it and sold it two years ago for 62k. If the Viper doesn't go up in value and isn't worth anything in 10 years then clearly it's the world's problem and not the vipers....
The DeLorean is a neat car and has a cult following but that's about it. The Viper on the other hand is extremely attractive, great on power, reliable, and will certainly be sought after by collectors.

...Cool.


EDIT: For whatever reason, people who purchase fun cars as investments really frustrate me.

[Patentlaw]

I don't.... But my point is.... The DeLorean (the dog of the automotive world) was underpowered electric problems abound, and you'd be lucky to get it to run reliably and not overheat. Yet I kept it clean, took care of it, knew the car extremely well, and did well when I sold it. I bought it in 97 for 13k and over the years had about 10k in it and sold it two years ago for 62k. If the Viper doesn't go up in value and isn't worth anything in 10 years then clearly it's the world's problem and not the vipers....
The DeLorean is a neat car and has a cult following but that's about it. The Viper on the other hand is extremely attractive, great on power, reliable, and will certainly be sought after by collectors.

You are obviously missing a major point. Many of the Viper owners are "type A" personalities that have to show that they are the "best" at what they do. They take enjoyment at putting others down because they believe, in their minds, that putting others down, makes them better. Some people have to get their jollies wherein they buy a car and then HAVE OTHERS follow them around in a car to take shots of them in motion. They then post a picture and look for praise. Vapid.

The post is obviously about Vipers going up in value. He has received his share of crap from people who don't like what he said. A little cheerleading is nice for once instead of vanity. Their "status" should be updated from Viper owner to "self enthusiast". They are only enthused in their own car, not all of the different generations.

It reminds me of years ago on the "other site" where a bunch of us drove 300 miles to the Crab deck in Maryland. Some the cars that came were "highly modified" with wings and stuff. Upon arrival, several of the owners in Maryland turned their noses up at people who came down. You would think that people would be nice to make sure the gathering went well. Many times, Viper owners are their own worse enemies.

[ACRSNK]

I just want to know who in the world paid $62K for a DeLorean?

[dave6666]

Meanwhile, I've been driving mine and enjoying it while all the garage queenies polish theirs and argue about what it's worth. lol.

[soundkillr]

Meanwhile, I've been driving mine and enjoying it while all the garage queenies polish theirs and argue about what it's worth. lol.

By half of forum logic: You clearly know your car, ill gladly give you 15k cash for it right now!

[dave6666]

16k. Are you insane?

[soundkillr]

16k. Are you insane?

Hmmm. Ill think about both....

[harley56]

Father Knows Best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGt9jAkWie4

[SilverACR]

father knows best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngt9jakwie4

lmfao!!!

[Bill W]

[QUOTE=dvhood;366717]Wife & I had a great time this year at the various auctions, and good to see our Vipers gaining such popularity nationwide. After speaking with Kraman and Bill Stephens (who absolutely adore our cars), we should expect a continual rise in desirability and value....especially the well maintained examples.)
Viper Dave
DBH Collection (Gen2Viper)
Dixon, Ca

1996 GTS's
1997 GTS b/w
1998 GTS-R
1999 ACR (black), (black/silver)
2000 GTS (black/silver)
2001 GTS (sapphire)
2002 GTS (red/silver)
2002 GTS (bumblebee)
2002 FEs
2002 FE ACR



Good to hear they're holding value. That's quite a collection you have. Love my '02 RT/10. We are all lucky to have such fine cars.