Menu
** PLEASE NOTE PHOTOS ARE CLIENT PHOTOS - FULL RECOMMISSION AND FRESH PHOTO SHOOT COMING SOON **
Every so often a car comes through our doors that reminds us why we got into this industry in the first place. Not because it looks good in photos, not because it makes sense on paper, but because it has soul, history, and intent in every detail. This is one of those cars.
We are enthusiasts first and marketers second, and this is a Viper we would normally want to keep quiet about. Representing it is a privilege.
Why the Gen 2 GTS Matters
The Gen 2 Viper GTS is widely regarded as the purest and most important iteration of the Viper story.
- Iconic double-bubble hardtop design
- Naturally aspirated 8.0-litre V10
- No traction control, no stability systems, no compromise
- A truly analogue driving experience
This was Dodge proving a point to the world. Brutal, honest performance with no safety net. In standard form it was already intimidating. This example takes that foundation and pushes it into another realm entirely.
Ownership, History, and Provenance
This car has lived an exceptionally clean and well-documented life.
United States
- Supplied new to Don Carter, Enid, Oklahoma
- Registered in the US on 06/09/2001
- One and only US owner
- Original US title present
- Letters and correspondence from the Viper Club of America
United Kingdom
- Purchased by the current owner, Carl, an engineer by profession
- Bought with just 3,000 miles on the clock
- Driven from Oklahoma through Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Seattle prior to shipping
- Shipped to the UK in 2004
- One UK owner since
The collection trip, handover, and journey are all photographically documented and form part of the car’s history file.
From Roll Racing to the Ultimate Twin Turbo Viper
Earlier in its UK life, the car ran a supercharger made and developed by roe racing. That setup no longer exists and is simply part of the car’s developmental history. The decision was made to build the Viper properly, with no shortcuts and no compromises.
Twin Turbo & Engine
- Pablo Castellano / CPE Engineering twin turbo system from the USA
- Original cost of the turbo system was $29,000
- Producing just over 1,000 BHP at the rear wheels
- AEM engine management, professionally mapped
- Bespoke secondary fuel tank housed in the passenger-side wheel arch
- Full engine rebuild with complete receipts and photographic documentation
- Cylinder heads rebuilt by Greg Goode Racing, enlarged valves, ported, roller rockers, turbo profiled cam
This is a cohesive, proven package, not a theoretical build or dyno-only car.
Drivetrain and Supporting Engineering
The power is nothing without the supporting hardware, and this is where the car truly earns respect.
- John Donato (Donato Engineering) gearbox (circa £2,500)
- Quaife limited-slip differential
- SPEC twin-plate clutch, lightened aluminum flywheel
- Fully adjustable Penske coilovers with remote reservoirs
- Fully floating rotors and larger calipers
- Line bored,re-engineered block, Forged low compression pistons, corrello rods
- Huge injectors, Weldon fuel pump
- Fully balanced rotating assembly
- Baffled sump
- Mark Williams uprated driveshafts
- Prop-shaft safety cage
- Known weak points addressed properly, not cosmetically
- Mapped by Carl Norris, NMS Performance
This car was engineered to survive sustained high-speed use.
Proven Performance
This Viper is not built on claims.
- Fighting Torque competition winner
- 0–200 mph in a standing mile
- Campaigned alongside Joel English
- A genuine over-200 mph car
Even today, those figures place it in extremely rare company.
Condition, Storage, and Care
Despite its performance, the car has been treated with genuine respect.
- Approximately 12,500 miles from new
- One US owner, one UK owner
- SORN for the past six years
- Stored in a dehumidified environment
- Factory-grade car cover
- Very clean underneath
- Spare set of BBS wheels included
- Extensive folders of history, receipts, correspondence, and photography
Tens upon tens of thousands of pounds have been invested, along with countless hours of skilled labour and development over more than two decades.
Preparation for Sale
- Will be fully recommissioned
- Supplied with a fresh MOT prior to handover
UK registration: US51 GTS
Our Thoughts
Cars like this do not come along often. Not because they can’t be built, but because very few people are willing to dedicate this level of time, money, and personal commitment to doing it properly.
This is a Viper built by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts. Raw, intimidating, devastatingly fast, and completely irreplaceable.
If you understand what this car is, you already know how rare this opportunity is.
Speedbroker is a vehicle listing, sourcing and services platform offering clients a total concierge service. All vehicles listed are privately owned unless otherwise specified. We act as introducers assisting in the sales process. Transactions are made directly with vendors unless Speedbroker have authorisation to act on their behalf. Warranties are not given or implied. Should a warranty or finance be required, we can refer you to our trusted partners.
Although we conduct due diligence before listing and marketing vehicles on behalf of our clients, prospective purchasers should rely on their own searches and inspections to ensure the vehicle meets their individual requirements and expectations.