Rest your rump where Clarkson put his.
Remember when Jeremy Clarkson, formerly of Top Gear, drove that Hennessey-tuned Ford Raptor, appropriately renamed VelociRaptor? Of course you do (series 22, episode 6, to be exact), and now you can own it and drive it like a madman yourself. Set to hit the auction block this weekend at Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach event, the 2014 Hennessey VelociRaptor is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with a total of 623 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
It can blast from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 secs, and comes painted Pennzoil Yellow with upgraded bumpers, wheels and a special light bar that Clarkson described as a "collapsed sun." Previously put up for sale for $150k, a new owner is now being sought. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) organization.
Jay Traugott was just nine years old when his grandfather gave him his first auto magazine which began his passion for cars. He was raised in Toledo, Ohio, the home of Jeep and the people who love them. After wrapping up a degree in Communications and English at Ohio University, he worked in online media and advertising for several years before making the switch to automotive journalism. He's been with CarBuzz since 2010.
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