Dodge Viper

The Dodge Viper began as a modern-day Shelby Cobra concept, a brutal sports car with a massive engine and minimal frills. The first-generation RT/10 arrived in 1992 with an 8.0L V10 developed with help from Lamborghini, which Chrysler owned at the time. It was famously raw, launching without a proper roof, side windows, or even exterior door handles, cementing its reputation as a pure, unfiltered driving machine.

Collectors prize the Viper for its analog character in an era of digital supercars. It's one of the last cars of its kind to offer a huge, naturally aspirated engine, a manual transmission, and limited electronic intervention. Key models include the original 1992 RT/10s, the iconic 1996 GTS coupe in blue with white stripes, and the track-destroying ACR variants. The final fifth-generation cars, especially the ACR-E, represent the pinnacle of the car's development and are highly sought after.

The Viper market is active, with 884 sales averaging over $83,000, indicating strong and stable values. Early RT/10 roadsters provide a more accessible entry point for collectors, often trading below $50,000. Meanwhile, late-model, low-mileage ACRs and special editions consistently trade for well over $200,000, with top examples pushing past $400,000.

Prices range from $9,999 for project cars to $402,000 for pristine, low-mileage special editions.