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Country music star Alan Jackson is known for collecting cars and one of his former rides, a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Inaugural Edition, is heading to auction. The fact the Mopar muscle car not only is part of a limited production run plus was owned by a celebrity could help it snag quite a top bid when it crosses the block.
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That car is number 3,897 out of 6,400 made, as clearly displayed on a dashboard plaque. It’s a good-looking ride with Hemi Orange paint and black stripes, showing Jackson has good taste when it comes to muscle cars.
Plus, with a mere 17,580 miles on the odometer, it’s in cherry condition. Considering the musician famously owns a vast collection of rides, he doesn’t have to log a log of miles on a single one.
Of course, back when this Dodge debuted, the 6.1-liter Hemi V8 was a shining star with 425-horsepower on tap. Keep in mind this was before the Hellcats, Redeyes, and Demons launched, so it was the pinnacle of Mopar muscle car performance.
Brembo brakes are visible through the five-spoke alloy wheels. Sadly, it comes with an automatic transmission, so this vehicle was almost perfect.
Although, we have to say photos shared by Mecum Auctions shows the leather and suede interior looking essentially brand new. Air conditioning, seat heaters, cruise control, and a Kicker sound system with 13 speakers are all included, making this a nice ride.
Celebrity ownership is a funny thing when it comes to vehicle value. Sometimes it will boost the price of a car significantly and other times will have no effect. In this case, we suspect it will push the final bid higher since Jackson is a known enthusiast.
This car will cross the block at the Mecum Glendale auction in Arizona on March 20, 2025. Check out the lot listing and find out more about it here.
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