1995 Dodge Viper

Hennessey Venom 550 Convertible

8.0 Liter V10 Hennessey Engine

Manual

1B3BR65E0SV201328

Clear

Gasoline

John Hennessey began his racing career in the early '90s with a Mitsubishi 3000GT he prepared himself for competition. Not long afterward he established Hennessey Performance Engineering. In 1993 he prepared a Dodge Viper for the first time, for a private customer. The Viper began a winning streak that attracted the attention of other Viper racers, who began beating a path to his door. The sheer volume convinced Hennessey to specialize in Dodge's sporting muscle car, and Hennessey Performance Engineering was born. One of the first dedicated packages of Hennessey modifications was the Venom 550, one of which is presented here in unrestored condition. One of a mere handful of 1995 versions built, it was modified with Hennessey Venom cylinder heads prepared with a three-angle valve job, ported and polished intake and exhaust ports and combustion chambers. These were matched to a ported and polished intake manifold. Combined with 10.0:1 compression and a Hennessey Motorsports roller camshaft, the Venom 550 is capable of dashing to 60 MPH in just 3.2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 11.3 seconds. As if all that performance was not enough, this Hennessey 550 is also branded with valve covers, and 550 badges all around. Its Emerald Green Metallic finish is complemented with a custom Tan leather interior featuring a multispeaker Kenwood stereo system and topped with a custom "double-bubble" hard top. Driven just 23,000 miles, the car has never been raced or tracked. It is documented with the original window sticker, service records and Hennessey documents.HIGHLIGHTS- Rare Hennessey Venom 550 - Unrestored condition - 23,000 actual miles - 8.0L engine - 585 HP with 590 ft/lbs of torque - Venom cylinder heads - HMS roller camshaft - 3-angle valve job - 10.1 compression - Ported and polished intake, exhaust, runners and combustion chamber - 6-speed transmission - Short throw shifter- Removable hardtop - Leather seats - AM/FM/CD audio system - Power steering and brakes - Air conditioning - Never raced or tracked - Venom 550 logos and valve covers - Original window sticker - Service records - Hennessey documents - CarFax- K40 hidden radar detector- Full sound deadening- TNT Big Brake Package with 6-piston Calipers and steel braided brake lines- Clifford Alarm System- Giovanna staggered chrome wheels (19" front and 20" rear)- Custom stereo with amplifier mounted in trunk- Performance brake fluid proportioning valveThis vehicle runs and drives perfectly and sounds like a beast. I have included 150 pictures and 2 videos so you get an idea of exactly what you are buying. The first video is the actual vehicle at startup and I show all the accessories working. The second video is a classic Motor trend video showing the review of this car and how it was the fastest production car available at that time. It was a Ferrari and Lamborghini killer. This vehicle has full documentation from Hennessey and all the service records from new. I have a binder with at least 100 pages of documents for this vehicle. I also have all the instruction manuals for all the aftermarket accessories in the vehicle as well.This vehicle has a clean carfax which shows it to have 2 owners.I have an evaluation from Hennessey that shows the vehicle has $42,000 in extras over a stock viper. Be sure to look at all the pictures, read the full description, and ask any questions in you have any info you would to know about this car.You will not find another like that. This is the nicest example of a first generation viper that I have ever seen. This vehicle has well over $100,000 invested into it with all its extra's.This vehicle has a rare, numbered, Autoform double bubble hardtop. This top is hard to find and cost $4,000 when it was purchased. This is an open hardtop and does not come with any side windows. Its pointless to have side windows as this is a vehicle that should only be driven on nice days and it was intended to be a track vehicle. You can however, order side windows from the manufacturer if you like. They will still make them for you. This car is being sold as-is, where-is, and there is no warranties expressed or implied. The vehicle is located in my garage in Brooklyn, New York and will need to be picked up there. If you would like to see the car and test drive it, you are more than welcome to do so. Also, feel free to ask me about the buy-it-now price. If you are located outside my local area, I will assist in any way possible in having the car shipped to you at your cost. I know a transport company that can ship the vehicle anywhere domestically for great discounted rates! A $500 non-refundable deposit must be made within 24 hours on the auctions end. The remaining balance must be paid in full by 3 days after the closing of the auction unless other arrangements are discussed with me in advance. With that being said, feel free to email, call, or text me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and good luck bidding!