Dodge Viper that's been on top of dealership sign for 28 years was brought down and what had happened to it was a real shock
- A first-generation Dodge Viper was sitting atop a US car dealership
- It acted as a landmark but wasn’t a shell as locals had believed
- However, something shocking was found when it was lowered to clean
Published on Nov 11, 2024 at 6:42 AM (UTC-5)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 11, 2024 at 11:22 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A real first-generation Dodge Viper was mounted atop the Audubon Chrysler dealership sign in Henderson, Kentucky, in the US in 1996.
On top of being used as an advertising tool, it’s also become a local landmark for 28 years as drivers enter from Highway 41.
As it became part of the scenery, the scenery and nature have embraced it too.
The condition it was left in when it was brought down for cleaning left the dealership owners shocked.
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The dealership Dodge Viper
For years, locals assumed the iconic Dodge Viper was merely a body shell or had no powertrain.
That’s until Henderson native, Jacob Schreiber, posted photos of the Viper being brought down on the Viper Club of America Facebook group
Surprise, surprise: when it was recently brought back down to Earth for a clean it turned out that it was actually a fully functioning car – albeit weathered and battered by the elements.
Sadly, its once stunning red paint was peeling, and its cabin was so full of mold that the driver’s side window looked like a terrarium.
Perhaps the biggest surprise was the bird’s nest that shocked everyone when the engine bay was opened.
In better condition, this well-loved first-generation Dodge Viper has done 206,000 miles.
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What’s next for the muscle car?
Owners are paying to clean, repaint, and refurbish the iconic American muscle car.
Plans are to return the car to its spot atop the dealership in around a month after its restoration.
However, muscle-car enthusiasts argue that a drivable and legendary car deserves a more active life on the road.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
