43rd production 2008 Challenger SRT8 sells for $228k

Bidding for the 43rd production 2008 Dodge Challenger ended two days ago after going on the auction block on Feb 12 with a starting bid of $25k. Winner rmartin175 won the bid for a total of $228,143.43. The B5 blue paint Dodge Challenger SRT8 had a total of 116 bids.

The number 43 pays a tribute to Richard Petty, who is famous for driving Mopar stock cars. A VIP race package to the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR race at the historic Darlington Raceway was also included...
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TauronB2G - 2/25/2008 10:30:27 AM

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What am I missing here? 228K for a 40K car with special paint and a trip to Darlington. I just can't see it.
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njshift - 2/25/2008 10:52:36 AM

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It's a CHARITY auction... Basically someone is making a contribution to a charity with the added benefit of receiving a vehicle.

Obliv - 2/25/2008 12:53:23 PM

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Thats a TON of money for a Challenger...
Going to a good cause, I suppose.

Whelan - 2/25/2008 2:49:29 PM

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#1 Charity, for a good cause (don't be stupid)

#2 the number 43 is significant to Tom Petty (#43 STP)

#3 the color is also significant to Tom Petty (Petty Blue was the name given cause he had it on his #43 car)

xlr8 - 2/25/2008 3:53:49 PM

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ugh...isnt it richard petty not tom petty (who is a singer lol).

Whelan - 2/25/2008 5:15:44 PM

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Oops, sorry about that one, I was listening to TP on my ipod when I responded, lol. Def. meant Richard Petty.