1971 Dodge Charger Richard Petty NASCAR

The First Petty Enterprises Dodge, One of the Dodges that Richard Petty Drove to the 1972 Winston Cup Championship · Lot R469 · Kissimmee 2027 - "The King's Charger", the first Petty Enterprises Dodge - Driven by Buddy Baker during the 1971 season, finishing first, second or third in 12 of his 19 starts - One of the Dodges that Richard Petty himself drove to the 1972 Winston Cup Championship - The first year of what has become one of the most recognized liveries in racing history: the STP DayGlo Red and Petty Blue no. 43 - It continued its winning ways in the following years in the hands of West Coast driver, Ray Elder - The car's authenticity was verified by Richard Petty, Dale Inman and car-builder, Richie Barsz - Extensive restoration completed in 2020 by Petty's Garage - 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine built by renowned engine builder, Fred Lankford - Competition, discovery and restoration history are chronicled in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America's book, "The King's Charger: Richard Petty's 1972 NASCAR Champion", the first book in their Autograph Series

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