Petty's Garage Dodge Challenger SRT8 Sells for $130,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction

[Administrator]

The very first street car to come from legendary racer Richard Petty's own shop sold for a solid $130,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdate, AZ over the weekend. Built by Petty's Garage, the Challenger SRT8 is a prototype for a future production model is features the 0001 serial number. Along with the custom body and a long list of suspension modifications, this Challenger features a HEMI V8 built by Arrington Engines to produce 585-hp and 560 ft-lbs of torque. It has also been painted a special (and trademarked) Petty Blue paint made specially by BASF.

All proceeds of the sale will go to the Petty Family Foundation, including charities like the Victory Junction and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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[Joseph_SI]

Well, with all respect to Mr. Petty. My factory black RT Classic looks much better than this car & I paid a hell of a lot less. >Joe R

[06ssmc]

this has zero to do with value !
could have sold a bug at this price, for the right cause.
jmo. but this car is as ugly as the westcoast widebody.
i would love to have what is under the hood tough !

[DETOUR]

But that car will never again sell for that much money.

[ratdaddy]

Where is all the hate comin from? Pretty car, pretty color B.A. motor. Sure would like to drive one. But no, not gonna sale for 130K. 70-75 i would think about though.

[lakersfan7272]

That is horrific.

[mdoaw12i]

Ugly version of the challenger