Precious Metal (aircraft)

P-51XR Precious Metal
Precious Metal during the 2014 Reno Air Races
General information
Other name(s)Race 9 (1988–1995?)
Race 38 (1995?–present)
TypeRacing aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerWorld Jet Inc.
Designer
OwnersDon Whittington (1988–2000)
Ron Buccarelli (2000–2011)
Thom Richard (2011–present)
Number built1
Construction number44-88
RegistrationN5483V (1988)
N6WJ (1989–present)
History
Introduction dateSeptember 12, 1988
First flightAugust 10, 1988
Developed fromNorth American P-51 Mustang
FateDamaged in ground fire, under repairs

Precious Metal is a custom-built racing aircraft based on the North American P-51 Mustang.