Richard Petty’s 1970 Plymouth Superbird in Photos

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This 1970 Plymouth Superbird, once owned by Richard Petty, will be offered through Mecum Auctions on January 18.

While the car’s black-vinyl interior was removed and cleaned, it remains almost completely original.

The 375 hp, 440 Super Commando V-8 engine is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.

Petty owned this iconic muscle car from 1982 to 2013.

The license plate commemorates Richard Petty’s 200 race wins in NASCAR.

A pair of Richard Petty logos are embroidered in the front seats.

Richard Petty’s message to “Take Care of My Car!” was inscribed for Maryland businessman Larry Cate, who bought the highly distinctive muscle car from Petty back in 2013.

This Superbird is estimated to fetch as much as $1 million at auction.