First Challenger SRT8 sells for $400,000.00

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"The popularity of SRT vehicles was proven once again last weekend when the first production Dodge Challenger SRT8 was sold at the Barrett- Jackson Auction for $400,000. The winning bid was placed by the chairman and CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Craig Jackson, who obviously knows value when he sees it.

Over the past few years, numerous Dodge Viper SRT10s, GTSs and RT/10s have been the objects of spirited bidding by the knowledgeable Barrett-Jackson crowd, but this year, it was a HEMI-powered V8 that took center stage. After placing the winning bid, Jackson said, "The great American muscle cars are back. During the 1960s and early '70s, Detroit demonstrated its stronghold on automotive performance and power with cars like these. We're thrilled that Barrett-Jackson provided the stage for the rebirth of these amazing vehicles. When the new Challenger crossed the block, we decided it was a great opportunity for the Barrett-Jackson team to jump in and show our support for a deserving local charity."

And, as the saying goes, although you can't be the first to own a Dodge Challenger SRT8, you can be next. Dodge is going to build only 6,400 Challenger SRT8s in 2008 and there's still time to get your order in for one of these destined-to-be-classic muscle cars. To get your hands on one, contact your local Dodge dealer."