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TPI's "Pit Viper" #001 was one of the top Selling Mustangs @ Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale going for $154,000.00 it could have sold for more.
The benchmark has been set, Total Performance Inc.'s "Pit Viper" is over a $150,000 automobile.
Wichita, KS - January 31st, 2007 - At this year's 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ, Brook Phillips owner of TPI sold his custom 68 Mustang Fastback nicknamed the "Pit Viper", from the Venom Series of cars that he is building. The car was auctioned Friday night January 19th, 2007 and went for a total of $154,000. This car is "Pit Viper" #001 of a scheduled 25 cars to be produced. At this point TPI is accepting orders for more cars however there is a line.
The "Pit Viper" was sold in prime time on air by the SPEED channel which got a estimated 10.1 million viewers for it's coverage of Barrett-Jackson, bringing it from the #39 cable TV network to the #16 cable TV network for the week of the airing. In total 40 hours of coverage were aired.
Brook Phillips talks about why he thinks $150,000 was a low number.
Why did you sell your "Pit Viper"?
"Basically, I thought that there would be a market out there for them (customized mustangs), but thinking that there is a market and actually being a market sometime are two different things, So I thought I would sell mine...It kind of established that benchmark...apparently they are worth more than I'm charging them to build."
"My car brought $150,000 and it could have brought more. - I had two guys that come up and said they both would have bid up to $200,000 for my car...because, it was there, they liked it and they wouldn't have to wait 18 months (compared to the competition), because it was...ready."
About the "Pit Viper"
The "Pit Viper" is a customized 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback. The #001 car has a 427 V-8 550hp crate engine, Tremec 6 Speed manual transmission, Ford 9 inch rear end with 4 Link setup. It also has custom leather interior with Carroll Shelby Signature Bucket Seats, Kenwood touch screen deck with Arc audio sound system. It has an estimated top speed of 200mph. For more pictures of the "Pit Viper" being built and completed visit: http://www.tpitotalperformance.com.
About “Total Performance Inc”.
Total Performance Inc or TPI is located in Wichita, KS. TPI was established in January 2005 and has been customizing cars of all forms. At present TPI is working on the 3rd of 25 "Pit Viper" cars and is taking orders for more. For more information on TPI see the website: http://www.tpitotalperformance.com.
About MotornTV.com
MotornTV.com is based out of Wichita, KS and hosts a 24/7 streaming video TV station. Currently on Motor’n TV is documenting the building of the “Pit Viper” by TPI. You can see Motor’n TV and C-Cars TV episodes and most recently added a rock climbing video "Smoke: Throttle & Chaos". MotornTV.com also posts press releases for companies across the globe, provides an auto appraisal service, classifieds, auctions and a weekly automotive poll. For more into visit: http://www.motorntv.com.
If you would like more information or would like to purchase one of the 25“Pit Vipers” that are going to be built please contact Frank Upton at 316 371-3000 or email at frank@motorntv.com. You can see the entire build and more photos of the Pit Viper please go to: www.motorntv.com.
Attached are 2 photos of the "Pit Viper". One a stock photo in the grass and the other is a photo from SEMA 2007 where the car was showcased.
Best regards,
Frank Upton
Motor'n TV
139 N. Terrace
Wichita, KS 67208
Direct Line: 316 371-3000
Fax: 316 529-2847
Email: frank@motorntv.com
Web site: www.motorntv.com