We aren’t big fans of NASCAR but we’d own this former Winston Cup Pontiac. We’ve always respected Richard Petty, if not for his humble roots and dedication to the sport of auto racing then for complete devotion to his fans. The seller claims this is the actual car The King used in his last two seasons; better still, it was a road racing (not “left-hander”) chassis used on road courses at Watkins Glen and Sears Point. For $85,000 you can own a real piece of history.

Here’s a clip of what we presume is this car, running at Watkins Glen in 1992. The King spins it a couple times during the race, showing that he’s still human:

For a great article on Petty’s retirement and what made him the most respected man in NASCAR, check out this article from 1992 in theSports Illustrated Vault. As with any purchase, doing a proper inspection beforehand is always a good idea, especially when history like this is in play. The buyer claims to have a lot of documentation with the car; if so, we think this is a solid investment that will appreciate in the long term. Find it here, in El Paso, Texas.