 I've seen various estimates on production #'s, all of
which vary greatly. What I understand is that all Indys were made in one
run, and dealers were to get there orders in by a certain date or they would
just get an Indy optioned randomly. I was told each dealer got one however
there was a lot of swapping and inter-dealer dealings and many dealerships
sold more than one. Again, all of this is hearsay... don't quote me. They
all came with 360s rated at 245 HP, special 17" wheels, free flow exhaust,
white striping with the "DODGE" across the windshield and color
keyed grill and bumpers.
This is my present daily transportation. I have never
owned a vehicle that I have enjoyed more than this one. It has lots of
room inside, even for traveling, and can tow a trailer with a large B body
with no problem. Besides that, it looks and sounds really cool!
For the real scoop on these trucks and their owners, visit
indyram.org. You can find the link in the "Links, Files and Data"
area of the garage. |
The 1996 Indianapolis 500 pacing duties went to the incredible
Dodge Viper GTS. As Most of us know, these cars were painted a special blue
color (only available on the GTS in '96) and carried wide double white stripes
centered down the length of the car. When an auto maker is honored with
the privilege of pacing the 500, they most always offer, to the public,
"commemorative Indy 500 Pace Car" versions of the car that had
the duty. In this case Dodge thought it a little silly to offer a "Special
Edition" of a car that was to cost $70k already... a few extra stickers
wouldn't get 'em stampeding the showrooms! So they put together the '96
Dodge Ram Indy 500 "Official Truck". I got one.