P1 TTK

[bob king]

Anyone know who owned this one? Its for sale at www.lancasterplc.com/bishopsstortford/jeep/

I am very tempted...

[V1PER]

Reading the spec it says its a Hennessy viper.....
Seems cheap MMMMMmmmmmmmmm.....

[bob king]

Yeah...very cheap! I would be suspicious if it wasn't for sale at a main dealer..

I've been looking for an 'Italian thing', but have always loved the Viper...and its half the money!

[Viper]

thats Kevin Pitts car, he came with us to Lemans, never saw him or the viper again

[bob king]

Thanks for your reply Neil..

I dont suppose you have any pics of it from LeMans? The image on the dealer site is poor. Any idea what the condition was like?

[Viper]

I've only a couple of pics send me your email, Kevin went the scenic coastal road with a few others while the majority went the fastest route, then he was in a hotel while we slummed it on the campsite, so didnt see much of him or the car

dont know what condition its in I'm afraid

[markys]

Whats a Hennessy viper, how does it differ from the normal ?

[Viper]

normally engines fitted with performance parts, which work great like VENOM500's. 500bhp upwards to however deep your pockets are, there was a dodgy time a while back when people paid and didnt receive what the asked for.

there's a website showing the kits if you do a search

[viper paul]

Last time I saw the the car it was quite nice needed a bit of a polish but was unmarked.

Its a Canadian car so still has a KPH speedo and has the necessary parts to prove to me its a Hennessay car.

His reason for selling is he is awaiting his new SRT10

[bob king]

Thanks for the info chaps..

Neil

I have sent an email via your racegraphics website.

Thanks again for your help.

Glenn

>> Edited by bob king on Thursday 18th November 16:22

[markys]

Bob have you seen it ? What do you think ? Or indeed has anyone been to see it.

>> Edited by markys on Monday 22 November 17:20

[Viper]

Glenn has seen it, passed him Kevins phone number and they have chatted

[markys]

Viper, do you know what Hennessy mods its had ?

[Viper]

markys said:

Viper, do you know what Hennessy mods its had ?

havent a clue, didnt even know it had a hennessey conversion, only ever saw the car once briefly for a few minutes in the dark

[bob king]

I will have the full details next weekend. The documents weren't with the car, but I've spoken to the owner and it definitely has Hennessy mods. I'm hoping to pick it up next week

Can't wait!

Glenn

>> Edited by bob king on Monday 22 November 21:30

[viper paul]

See my post above it tells you what it has as a Venom 500

[bob king]

Allegedly it has 550bhp...

[venom500]

That sounds about write Bob,we have run a Hennessey Venom GTS for over 3 years and they go like stink,it should do a standing 1/4 in about 12 sec at 125+mph and if its had the diff conversion good for 196mph where permitted!!!!.That seems like a very good price and now our car has left the country it must be the only GTS Venom in the U.K.Very rare car,not to be missed,talking of which,ours has never missed a beat dispite beening 1/4 miled and run on NOS to give it a bit of an extra push!Buy it...you can,t go wrong.

[Glenn H]

Hi Tom

I know, I've got to buy it. I spent £65 on books yesterday so I will have to now . What I did work out though is that it is a '96 car..not a '98 as advertised. Not a problem to me though. Anyway, it'll be going to the best possible home it could have.

I saw yours quite often whilst you were still over here and was well impressed with it. In fact you followed me for about 15 mins through Arnage Village whilst you were filming on the Sunday morning at LeMans...not that I could see anything else in my rear view mirror

Glenn (Ex Bob...)

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>> Edited by Glenn H on Tuesday 23 November 13:18

[Viper]

www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760318352/viperclubofameri/102-1337696-8762517

this is the only book a novice needs, its very detailed and well worth a tenner if your considering a viper,

96's are very easy to spot, the OE painted stripes run behind the numberplate, its the only year this happened dodge stopped doing this to save money. Confirmation on the door plate if you can gain entry is always worth a look



>> Edited by Viper on Tuesday 23 November 13:32