Vehicle Description
This winged warrior was sold new at Al Davenport Plymouth of
Portsmouth, VA, but in 1971 was traded back in. It was then
purchased by another Virginia resident, who kept the car for 41
years before letting it go to the third owner, who commissioned the
car to a 1.5-year "stripped to bare metal" restoration. The
restoration process included the installation of stainless fuel and
brake lines, stainless gas tank straps and polished stainless
exhaust. Multiple photos of the restoration were taken and compiled
into a hardcover coffee-table book documenting the restoration. The
car is powered by the original matching-numbers 440ci 4-barrel V8
engine mated to the original matching-numbers A727 TorqueFlite
automatic transmission. Power is then transferred to the original
8.75-inch heavy-duty rear axle. Not only do the powertrain numbers
match, but all body numbers match as well. Included with the sale
of this car is the original Broadcast Sheet, the Bill of Sale from
the Plymouth dealership in 1971, a report from Galen Govier
decoding the Tender tag and the aforementioned coffee-table book.
One unique feature about the car being offered here is the fact
that it is signed by the one and only Richard Petty himself. Very
authentic and very nicely documented, this is believed to be one of
the most highly optioned winged cars in existence and, not
surprisingly, is a Best of Show award-winner. **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
