After Chrysler’s downsizing debacle of 1962-63 when they were the only automaker to do so, they bounced back in 1964. Especially with the Plymouth line-up that had all-new styling. Their shapes – combined with a lot of muscle under the hoods – would lead to success on the racetrack. This is likely why this ’64 Plymouth Fury became an award-winning track car in the 1960s. Located in Norway, Iowa, it still runs and drives and comes with a lot of documented history. The Plymouth is available here on craigslist for $24,000. Another great Mopar find from T.J.!

Chrysler’s racing programs were full steam ahead in 1964, and the bigger cars became popular with race fans. In NASCAR, Richard Petty’s famed #43 set a new stock car record for a 500-mile race. A trio of ’64 Plymouths finished 1-2-3 in the Daytona 500 (with Hemi power under the hoods). In NHRA, Doug Lovegrove’s Plymouth won the Winternational Drag Championship. Besides going fast, the cars proved they could be managed to conserve fuel by taking top honors in the 1964 Mobil Economy Run.

This ’64 Fury originated in California and wears no rust today. Because of its racing heritage, which you should read in the documents provided by the seller, led it to be seen in the movie, More American Graffiti, a 1979 sequel. The car left its roots behind and became a drag racer about a decade earlier. It sports Series III Max Wedge heads and a cross-ram intake with twin 4-barrel, 750 carburetors. The engine, which we’re told displaces 440 cubic inches, is paired with a 727 automatic transmission.

Inside the car, you’ll find a bench seat with a roll cage, and squared rear tubs. The Fury was recently treated to a tune-up and a new battery. So, there is no reason you couldn’t take this thing out to your local track to see what it will do. But remember, it’s a 58-year-old-car with some 58-year-old-parts, so go easy at first!