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With the King's blessing: Petty's Garage recreates Richard's 1964 race car This Petty Blue 1964 Plymouth Belvedere is an exact replica of the car that Petty Enterprises built and ran in the 1964 Winston Cup season. The build of this period-correct racecar was done at Petty's Garage in Level Cross, N.C., and orchestrated by NASCAR Hall of Fame members Richard Petty, Maurice Petty and Dale Inman. Petty Enterprises was a NASCAR racing team based in Level Cross, N.C.,  founded by Lee Petty and his sons, Richard and Maurice, as Lee Petty Engineering. In 2008, the Petty family re-branded Petty Enterprises to Petty's Garage with the purpose of serving car enthusiasts around the world. The mission stayed the same: to deliver the same attention to detail, care and expert capabilities that led Lee, sons Richard and Maurice, and their cousin, Dale Inman, into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It was under Petty's Garage that Richard, Maurice and Dale joined forces to replicate an exact, certified copy of the #43 Plymouth that won the Grand National Championship in 1964. Each of the three had a significant role in the original's development, offering their knowledge and expertise while overseeing its creation.  Under their direction, a precise plan using a donor car and authentic Petty Enterprises 426 Hemi race engine was implemented that integrated each of their skill sets into the overall build of this iconic race car. Before the Petty's Garage Team deemed the car was race-ready, each of the legends thoroughly examined the team effort to make sure it was up to their standards. Once each of them gave their approval, it was backed up by individual signature endorsements of authenticity with autographs on the silver air cleaner of the 426 Hemi. See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! The Mysterious Packard Monte Carlo: Part I Was there more than one of the interesting Henney-designed Monte Carlo concepts? Maybe! I love research. Our team continues to look at the periphery of the collector car hobby with a focus on handcrafted cars from America's early postwar period. Those vehicles include fiberglass-bodied sports cars and other low-volume and unique cars, such as our recently uncovered Packard convertible. I first learned of the 1949 Packard Monte Carlo around 2010 when I was searching late one night for lost cars and other interesting postwar handcrafted mysteries. It showed up — and still appears — on the site collectorsweekly.com, and it looked different to me than other "bathtub" Packards I'd seen before. See More Check out Old Cars Cover Cars In Person! Remember reading in Old Cars about actor David Sullivan's R-Code 1968 Ford Torino GT? How about the Stahl Collection's Duesenberg-powered 1935 Auburn Speedster? The Petty 1964 Plymouth Belvedere NASCAR stock car? Here's a list of places that you can see them in person in the coming weeks! David Sullivan R-Code 1968 Ford Torino GT JUNE 26-28 — DAYTON, OH: On display at the Fairlane Club of America's national meet in Dayton, Ohio, from June 26-28. Learn more about the meet and the many additional Ford Fairlanes, Torinos and the like to be displayed there by clicking here: https://fca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=363066&item_id=2346150 JUNE 30-JULY 4 — AUBURN, IND.: On display at NATMUS in Auburn, Ind., from June 30 to July 4. David Sullivan will be signing autographs at NATMUS from 2-4 pm, then will complete his first drive in the car with FCA President Marty Burke from NATMUS to a cruise-in at the Auburn town square at 5pm. https://natmus.org JULY 5 — WATERLOO, IND.: On display at the Antique Automobile Club of America's (AACA) Central Spring Nationals meet at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, Ind., on Saturday, July 5. Hundreds of other cars will also be on display as part of the AACA judged meet. Learn more by clicking here: https://aaca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_Auburn_Central_Spring.pdf Duesenberg-powered Auburn Speedster and Petty 1964 Plymouth Belvedere The Duesenberg-powered 1935 Auburn Speedster owned by the Stahls Motors & Music Experience and Boris Bonutti's Richard Petty 1964 Plymouth Belvedere will be displayed together. JULY 10-12 — IOLA, WIS.: The Iola Car Show in Iola, Wis., will display the Speedster and Belvedere in the Lindsay Room from July 10-12.  Learn more at https://www.iolaoldcarshow.com Tom Cotter, aka Barn Find Hunter, coming to Savoy Automobile Museum Cartersville, GA - The Savoy Automobile Museum announced that Tom Cotter, aka Barn Find Hunter will be at Savoy on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Tom is the author and TV personality who searches for forgotten cars in barns and other places. The first program will focus on his Cunningham, then following a book signing and reception, the second program will focus on his favorite discoveries from his TV show, Barn Find Hunter". Tickets are available at savoymuseum.org. See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.