A rare, ultra-low mileage example of Dodge’s iconic supercar will cross the block during Mecum’s Indy Fall Special on October 4. The 1997 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe, finished in the unmistakable Viper Blue with dual white stripes, shows just 2,941 miles on its odometer, making it one of the most pristine survivors of its era.
This Oct. 2-4, Mecum is back in Indy, where the auction that started it all 38 years ago is held today. After a tremendous Indy Spring Classic, the Indy Fall Special auction once again brings the excitement of Mecum Auctions to the wide world of consignors, bidders, drivers and dreamers. Indianapolis has seen billions of dollars in positive economic impact over the years from car-centric events like Mecum’s annual auctions and the long-running, world-famous Indianapolis 500 race. Get registered to bid or purchase spectator tickets to get involved in the Mecum Fall Special action, and witness first-hand why these auction events have been going strong for almost four decades! Without a doubt, Mecum auctions are best experienced in person. Click here for tickets and more information.
The GTS Coupe marked an important step in the Viper’s evolution. Introduced in 1996, it refined the raw roadster formula with a fixed roof, enhanced aerodynamics, and a dose of comfort, all while retaining the brute force of Chrysler’s 8.0-liter V10. Rated at 450 horsepower, the engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission pushed the Viper into true supercar territory, capable of sub-five-second sprints to 60 mph and quarter-mile times in the low 12s.
This particular car is presented in highly original condition, a rarity for models that were often driven hard. Its polished 17-inch alloy wheels, center-exit exhaust, and factory Alpine CD stereo remain intact, while the black leather interior shows minimal wear. The sale includes owner’s manuals and a copy of the original window sticker, along with a clean CarFax report.
Built on a tubular space frame with a center spine structure and clad in composite body panels, the GTS combined cutting-edge engineering with throwback muscle. The car’s four-wheel independent suspension, coilover shocks, and power rack-and-pinion steering made it a capable handler, though its raw character and lack of electronic driver aids defined its reputation.
Crossing the block at no reserve, this Viper GTS offers collectors the opportunity to acquire a piece of 1990s performance history in near time-capsule condition. For fans of American supercars, few icons carry the presence—or the pedigree—of Dodge’s blue-striped beast. See it here.
