1968 was a fine year for the folks at Plymouth with their introduction of the new Road Runner, but the brand was also taking good care of their customers who were shopping for something sporty but in a bit larger size, and at nearly a foot longer than the coyote duster that’s where the Sport Fury fit in. The car came standard with bucket seats and Sport Fury badges inside and out to let average Joes know this was not your grandmother’s Fury, and perhaps that namesake is what’s deterred the car from really taking off in the collector’s market as they’re sometimes remembered as being older person’s cars from back in the day. This 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury here on Craigslist is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it’s been under the same ownership since 1970, with an asking price of what seems like a reasonable $7,500.
Jonny, thanks a lot for your great tip here! Green was a popular color back in the sixties, and while it’s not stated whether or not that’s still the original paint I’m guessing decades have passed if the Plymouth has ever gotten a respray, with an exception being some primer on the passenger side quarter panel. But overall the body actually seems relatively straight, with a few areas of rust we can see around the rear wheel openings and quarters, and unfortunately we can’t view under the rocker trim. Hopefully, all the corrosion is confined to just the visible areas, and if the next owner chooses to address this issue the two panels can likely be repaired and saved.
The Sport Fury offered three engine sizes for ’68, the smallest of which was a 318, or those wanting some real power could step up to the largest powerplant, a 440 Super Commando. This one’s got the middle-of-the-road 383 but it’s the 4-Barrel version and the seller claims it runs well, although the car is needing some brake work which renders it not driveable at this time. This one’s got the automatic transmission found in most Furys, but believe it or not, you could actually get a manual transmission, though apparently only a small fraction of one percent of buyers opted for the stick in 1968 so finding one won’t be an easy task.
The green continues on the inside with the interior showing some visible wear, and who knows what those seat covers are hiding. But the instruments themselves look pretty good, with an added oil pressure gauge under the dash and an aftermarket Stereo. We don’t get to check out the undercarriage, but a photo from inside the trunk is provided which appears to be reasonably solid for the most part. While this may not be the most desirable Mopar from the late sixties time period, it will get you some fun attention and it’s not going to break the bank either, and hopefully with a brake job, this one can be ready to hit the road again in no time. What are your thoughts on this 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury?
C-body Mopar with 383 4-barrel. Truly, a gentleman’s hot-rod. Love it.
Had a 67 Sport Fury with a 440 Magnum when I was a kid. Sold it before I killed myself in it. Wish I could find another one like it. Red with a black vinyl top, black bucket seats with a console.
My dad got a new company car every 2 years always Plymouth.usually wagons but In 68 he got a sport fury same color but not the fast back like this one it had an ivory vinyl top and a 318 same two tone green interior with buckets and a flip up arm Rest auto on column. Smooth quite cruiser no muscle car but adequate My brother and I loved that car and both later bought sport fury’s mine a 65 he had a 65 and a 69 ours were all 440’s
Nice car but gonna need a lot of money to get her safe and on the road.You start cleaning that trunk up it’ll be baby swiss cheese I bet.I’m sure it needs all the brake lines. Need pics of the under carriage.Pricey at 7500 in this condition and body parts aren’t all that easy to source.I’m thinking more like 2500 imo.glwts.
Had both a 67 & 68 Sport Fury in this color. Dad would find them cheap somewhere. Blew the engine on the 68; on the thruway and ignored the warning lights and symptoms. Young and stupid. Rust colored Galaxy 500 after that.
Uncommon tilt-tele wheel.
My thought is if it were closer and cheaper, I’d use it to fix my ‘68 Fury III convertible.
My first car I learned to drive with my father was… 68 Fury I retired hi-way patrol car. It had 383-4 dual exhaust and it was fast. It had powered disc brakes and power steering. Very easy car to drive. Passed my road test on the first try!! 😀Loved that power steering. The front brake caliper where 4-piston. Today you can get parts for it back then very difficult to fix them. This Fury will probably need both calipers rebuilt. The steering wheel with tilt and telescopic was rare to have it here. Usually on Chrysler products. In the trunk is missing plugs for the holes. When water gets it you would pop up the plugs. This Plymouth is going take money and time to bring her back. But it would be worth it. I would not be surprised if the distributor still has points and condenser . Looks still original. Good luck to the next owner. 🐻🇺🇸
Dad used to buy mom a new car every year. In 68 he bought her a Fury III. She refused a new car for the next 6 years, and still says it was her favorite of all time.
I understand your Mom’s affinity for her 68 Fury Melton. I have a ’67 Newport with a 383/Torqueflight, (essentially the same car mechanically speaking), and it’s my favorite old car I’ve ever owned.
Smooth, comfy, quiet, reliable, and powerful. And stylish!
Wow, neat car. For a car from those states, I’m surprised it hasn’t rotted away. I’d guess the interior in this car is optional, with a split bench and a tilt/telescope steering column. I’d bet many a Mopar fanatic would drool over that tilt/telescope column. 383 4bbl will have plenty of power, too. I hope it finds a good home.
These are fun, fast cars for their size. Ions back I bought a VIP version from a police impound for 80.00. The car was maroon with a black vinyl top and black leather interior. Mine had the tilt telescoping steering column along with power windows, locks, seat, cruise control, ac, and an am fm. It also had the same rusted quarters, a 383 super commando, ” at least that’s what it said on the twin snorkel air cleaner. A guy I knew had bought a brand new Monte Carlo SS and I beat him quite badly and he never spoke to me again. That car now lies instate in my junk section of cars I will never restore but for a bunch of years it was fun but outer body rust was its demise. Parts are kind of tough on these, good luck to this one.
Grandfather had one in the same green coor with the 318 … let me use it for my ’68 prom – great back seat … he traded it for a ’67 Chrysler 300 – go figure …
My third grade teacher drove a nearly identical, brand new at the time, Sport Fury except hers had the mag style wheel covers. I was very envious. My parents car at that time was a ’67 Belvedere I 4 dr.
383-4bbl, say no more!!!