Equipment
440 375hp Magnum, automatic, P B, no P S, 8 track stereo. 49,916 miles Excellent paint, interior and chrome. Restored like new with build sheet, known history and a great story: The original owner purchased the car when he was 16 (with paper route money) from Southern Chrysler Plymouth in High Point, North Carolina. They were a sponsor for Petty Enterprises. The original Petty Enterprise showroom plate is included with car as are two original Hemi 1 and one 1974 Bird license plates.... The original 1974 title is included, prior to 1974 the car was titled n the original owners mothers name as he was too young to have a title then. On Jamuary 4, 1971 the owner was playing hookey from school and was ticketed for Failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision and damaged the nose. Unable to get one from a dealer he contacted Petty and got a nose from him. his nose is on the car and has two spoiler mounting nuts one original and on for the NASCAR chin spoiler. The original ticket, nose, and both spoilers are included with the car. The car has been sat in and signed by Richard Petty
Market commentary
This is Hemi money but its unlikely any Hemi has as intriguing and entertaining a history as this 440 375 Magnum. The condition is above reproach and even the period rebuild (with Petty Parts) enhances its value. The buyer assumes some risk that others may not appreciate the history as much, but thats pretty small judging from the favorable observations of the terminally picky auction reporters in WPB.