Collector’s Signed Limited Leatherbound Edition: Richard Petty: The Cars of the King by Tim Bongard and Bill Coulter

This listing highlights a premier piece of American motorsports history and NASCAR memorabilia: an authentically signed Deluxe Limited Leatherbound Edition of Richard Petty: The Cars of the King by Tim Bongard and Bill Coulter. Published in Champaign, Illinois by Sports Publishing LLC, this special volume was commissioned in a strictly limited edition of 1,500 numbered copies signed by "The King" himself, Seven-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Richard Petty.

In the annals of auto racing, no driver commands greater reverence than Richard Petty. Over a legendary career spanning more than three decades, Petty redefined stock car racing, accumulating an unparalleled 200 NASCAR Cup Series victories—including a record seven Daytona 500 wins—and seven Cup Series championships. The Cars of the King provides a exhaustive, definitive chronicle of every famous race car driven by Petty throughout his storied career. Featuring detailed technical specifications, historical context, and rich visual documentation, the book spans his early Oldsmobiles and Plymouths to the iconic Petty Blue and Daytona Red #43 Dodges, Torinos, and Pontiacs that dominated American speedways.

Bound in full deep-maroon faux leather with striking gilt-stamped cover titling, a gold-embossed facsimile of Petty’s iconic flourish signature, and a decorative gold border, this edition was issued without a dust jacket. Hand-numbered 1257/1500 on the upper limitation page and signed directly below by Petty in bold blue ink, this pristine volume is accompanied by the publisher's original Certificate of Authenticity—offering an essential, museum-grade centerpiece for serious collectors of racing history and American sports memorabilia.

Edition & Special Presentation Specifications

• SPORTS PUBLISHING DELUXE LIMITED EDITION: Published in Champaign, Illinois by Sports Publishing LLC.

• RESTRICTED 1,500-COPY LIMITATION: Strictly limited to 1,500 numbered copies; this volume is hand-numbered 1257/1500 on the limitation leaf.

• FULL MAROON BINDING: Bound in rich burgundy/maroon textured faux leather with brilliant gilt-embossed title panels, border trim, and a gold-stamped Petty signature emblem on the front cover. Issued without a dust jacket.

Autograph Specifications & Provenance

• HAND-SIGNED BY RICHARD PETTY: Authentically autographed in blue ink by Richard Petty directly on the formal limitation page.

• PUBLISHER'S COA INCLUDED: Accompanied by the original, publisher-issued Certificate of Authenticity from Sports Publishing LLC.

• FINE CONDITION: Exceptional collectible state; firm binding, clean cover gilding, sharp corners, and pristine interior pages throughout.