Fresh from a two-year restoration, this blinding yellow Fury offers an interesting engine in an interesting body. The 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada features mostly numbers-matching original equipment including its engine. Updated wheels and tires look correct for the 1970s, and potential buyers are likely to be split on their opinions of the hood scoop. Offered here on eBay, the brightly painted Plymouth seeks a new owner. A spartan description lets the pictures do the talking to justify the $20,000 Buy It Now price. If that seems too rich for your blood, try the Make Offer button.
That’s right, this car came with the often overlooked 318 cid (5.2L) “A” series V8. Almost completely different from the more common “LA” 318 introduced in model year 1967, this 318 Polysphere or “Poly” motor represented Chysler’s attempt to get some of the benefits of the early Hemi without the complexity and cost of the Hemi’s dual-rocker arrangement. Though not offered in ’64, dual-quad intakes for the 318 Poly were a factory option in the late ’50s, and were also produced by the aftermarket at one time. These intake manifolds can bring big money these days, and it definitely adds interest and value to the car.
A freshened interior looks ready for a trip to the cruise-in. Though operating condition eluded the brief description, we might surmise that a car listed as “everything is new” (except engine), would run, drive, and stop safely.
Shiny yellow paint draws attention to the less-than gleaming metal trim, but that might be solved with patience and elbow grease. Dual exhaust announces the sporting intention of this dual-quad V8-powered Plymouth.
The center console adds a sporty touch. A nondescript but presumably original automatic transmission handles the gear changes. I owned a ’66 Dodge Coronet with the 318 Polysphere, to which I added a Weiand intake manifold, cam, and a single four-barrel Holley carb. I had dreams of a high-powered Poly but sold the car without moving past the dream phase. Taking this one to the next level would give you one super-interesting ride. What do you remember about the 318 Polysphere?
Looks great….like the hood scoop….nice build owner
Tough looking old Mopar street cruiser, I only know of the Poly head 318 not about them, seems okay in this car with the dual fours,, maybe too much carburetion?
Come on, we all were hoping to see a 426 max wedge or older 413, I know I was. Anyone know how good this will run with the big 318?
You can get them over 300 horsepower without a lot of trouble on stock internals – not big power, but not bad. If you want to get into machining, you can also bore and stroke them to 400+ inches and over 400 horsepower, which is getting respectable in a 3500 pound car.
Buck Hinkle punched one out to 426 cubic inches and made 551.5 horsepower and 563.3 lb/ft of torque, which is just downright impressive.
Nice car!
I think the intake and carbs should be removed and sold to somebody that can use them on a period correct build and give this car a 4 barrel that is right for this engine.
I had a little experience with a 64 Fury Convertible about 50 yrs ago. Landlord had it and purchased it for the engine. He had a ski boat with a 413 in it and swapped the 426 Max Wedge from the car with the 413 in the boat. Both of them were beasts. Funny thing, I never would have expected the car to have a 3 speed manual in it, but it did. Thank goodness for Super Shell and Sunoco 260, anything less would induce a lot of engine knock.
Nice ish car. Unfortunate amount of overspray in the additional ebay photos…
Looks like it was done by those rust valley guys
The car was sold for $10,000 on August 16th, check sold listings. Maybe not so pretty in person?
I like the color!! The interior looks good too!! I’m a little concerned as well about the duel 4 barrels on a poly 318!! That’s a lot of carb for a small cubic inch motor!!
LA motors came out in 1964 – that would be the A273 on the block drivers side front below the head.
Good looking car and don’t be fooled by an old Poly 318 – they will run when built right.
Although 57 was the first year for the 318 Poly V8, the original Poly V8 was 241 cubic inches and optional for the 1/2 ton Dodge Pickup in mid 1954. There were other configurations of this engine between 54 and 57.