Chrysler's legal Dept has gone nuts

[Harry 6674]

Why couldn't they sell them to drag racers like the DP program. No titles no Vins no problem. Just plain silly.

[bigshow2966]

Prototypes are always "supposed" to be crushed, been that way for many years. Part of the issue with them is EPA compliance too.

I had the pleasure of chatting with some of the engineers on the GNX program. They were there driving GNX prototype #7. I asked them what was going to happen to the car when they were done with it and one of them winked at me and said it would be crushed. I always wondered which one of them ended up with it. It had 3200 miles on it and the rear tires were almost showing cords.

Rumor has it on the Mopar boards that one of the donated Vipers was involved in an on street accident, hence the order for all of them to be turned in and crushed. I do believe that their claim the car is worth "hundreds of thousands" is a bit of a stretch.

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by bigshow2966

Prototypes are always "supposed" to be crushed, been that way for many years. Part of the issue with them is EPA compliance too.

I had the pleasure of chatting with some of the engineers on the GNX program. They were there driving GNX prototype #7. I asked them what was going to happen to the car when they were done with it and one of them winked at me and said it would be crushed. I always wondered which one of them ended up with it. It had 3200 miles on it and the rear tires were almost showing cords.

Rumor has it on the Mopar boards that one of the donated Vipers was involved in an on street accident, hence the order for all of them to be turned in and crushed. I do believe that their claim the car is worth "hundreds of thousands" is a bit of a stretch.

Even at $10 grand a piece it would have been nearly a million dollars

As an interested by stander

Ron

[Sonny Stancil]

Since these cars were donated by the old Chrysler corp Why should the new company have any sya about them. When they filed bankruptcy this let them doaway with any dealears by them by not renewing there dealer agreement. becanue there was no company. so the cars were donated by the company that is out of business.
I would sure like to talk to a school that has a viper

[Adger Smith]

Sonny,
You are thinking along the lines I was. I also have problems with a company that says they want to help schools and higher education giving them a product/parts or equipment to use and then when it doesn't fit their needs calling a halt ( taking back or disposing of the items) to the program. If Chrysler was really into helping higher education (It was probably more about PR) they would let the schools sell the vehicles or equipment and reinvest the money in their education programs. I have ties to our local education system and I can tell all of you that would be a big help for any school program. It could also be a positive for Chrysler instead of a negative. I would think that people in the management of Chrysler would be looking for some positive ink instead of just listening to what the legal Dept has as a contract. Come on Chrysler isn't there someone in you company smarter than an East Texas Redneck?

[Sonny Stancil]

like I said I sure would like to talk to one of these schools before they crush these cars

[John Dinkel]

I got hired by Chrysler in 1965 at the Proving Grounds. One of the first jobs I got put on was destroying a Turbine Car. That was really hard to destroy such a cool car.

[bigshow2966]

Originally Posted by Andys dad

Even at $10 grand a piece it would have been nearly a million dollars

As an interested by stander

Ron

One of the articles I read the school was claiming their car was worth "hundreds of thousands of dollars" because it is so rare.

[chris ok]

Having spent 2 years as a technician for Chrysler. They better step up to attract more young people to be technicians. They have more demand from my searches than any other car brand. Many say they don't take care of techs. Many good people looking to leave from wrenching for them. One big plus is the instructors are absolutely dedicated who I have studied under.
In the metro NY area. There are many Chrysler tech jobs especially master tech job openings going unfilled. It is all about the money. It trickles down to lube techs. Keep the Vipers where they are and use them for what they are worth. There is still a lot to be learned to attract new blood. It's not easy. The pay has not kept up with the times here. Hard to believe a tech needs to tell corporate that.
Removing them is another bad move.
ps. It is not Chrysler anymore.
It's Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Keep your cars tech schools!!!!!!

[bigshow2966]

I saw a letter from Chrysler Legal posted this morning that says this story is bogus. Chrysler is not planning on recalling or scrapping any Vipers.

It is the Interweb, anything can be faked.