Vehicle Description
Never titled, ultra-low mileage, highly documented, and looking
awesome: this 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Richard Petty Edition has
truly been treated like the collector car it is. So take extra time
looking over this time capsule, but don't linger too long, because
an opportunity like this may never come around again.
Richard Petty is a true American racing hero. So when he announced
his retirement after the 1992 season, Pontic made sure to celebrate
his career correctly. That means a limited run of 1,000 special
edition coupes. Some of these hit the road and got used up in the
daily grind. Other examples show far less wear from being Sunday
drivers. But this example is truly a time capsule. It was one of
only 32 officially delivered to Martinsville Speedway (where Petty
holds the all-time win record.) Petty signed the seatback, and
there's even a photo for evidence. Then the car was sent to a North
Carolina dealership where it spent its first 19 years as a
showpiece in a showroom. And under 130 miles on the odometer tell
you that it also hasn't been used over the last decade since
leaving the dealership. In fact, this coupe has never been titled,
and so this is your opportunity to be the first name in the books
(nearly 30 years after it was built!) While the history makes this
car significant, its style is what makes it irresistible. The sleek
Grand Prix body was finished in a true Petty light blue metallic.
It has a showroom level of luster where the largest blemish you may
ever pick up on comes from things like the car being washed - when
was the last time you heard that complaint?! The full pinstripe
package, special decals, and awesome color-accent wheels are all as
pristine as a benchmark car should be.
Inside is a loaded Pontiac with plenty of special touches. The most
obvious piece of rarity is Petty's actual signature on the
seatback, and since that hasn't even been a private license plate
put on this one, you know no one has spent any real time in the
driver's seat. So it looks just as fresh as the day he put his
Sharpie to the fabric. Still, it's also nice to have a collectible
that's loaded with features, including power windows, power locks,
power seats, tilt wheel, alarm, a powerful AM/FM/cassette stereo
system, cruise control, and cold-blowing air conditioning.
Everything is fresh and clean, right down to the buttons on
Pontiac's unique multi-function steering wheel. Oh yes, and Petty
signed the sun visor, too!
Under the hood is the original 3.4-liter V6 looking like a fresh
and tidy time capsule. While you are likely to keep the
preservation tradition alive, it's also worth noting that the twin
DOHC setup makes for quite a peppy fuel-injected powerhouse that
you should at least experience once in your lifetime (maybe on a
neighbor's car.) Plus, power steering, an automatic transmission
w/overdrive, four-wheel disc brakes makes for a nice grand touring
Grand Prix.
The sale comes complete with two boards filled with great
documentation. It includes the factory buildsheet, original window
sticker, warranty card, dealer invoice, owner's manual, original
inspection sheet, photos of Petty signing, and more. This is a
fleeting opportunity to own a museum-quality coupe blessed by
NASCAR royalty. It's time to get your hands on The King's biggest
collectible. Call now!
