Data trace: Richard Petty
Known as ‘The King’, he retired 25 years ago but still holds many records writer PETER HIGHAM NASCAR legend Richard Petty turns 80 on July 2. The son of three-time champion…
BRIEF SPECIFICATION
Engine : 0-cylinders. Bore nun., strOli0. 90 MM., 0:11-M61y 1,911 c.c. R.A.C. rating 15.7 imslirod operated. Coil ignition. Three Zenith carburetters.
Gearbox : Four speeds and reverse. central change. Sy nehro-inesli on third and top gears. Ratios 3.9, 5.4, 9.8 and 10 to I.
Suspension : Front wheels independently sprung on transverse leaf spring and radius rods. Rear springs 1-elliptic.
Brakes : Mechanieal, operated by encased cables.
Dimensions : Wnvelbase 8 feet.
Traeli. Front : 3 ft. 10 ins. Rear : 4 ft. 3 ins.
Weight : Qpeu 2-seater 141 cwt.
Price : £480.