Between 1956 and 1958, the Plymouth Fury was a sub-series of the Belvedere and was produced in smaller numbers than would be the case when it became a full series in 1959. Only one color was offered in 1956-57, Sandstone White, and anodized gold aluminum trim. It was also only offered as a 2-door hardtop. The ’57 edition was the inspiration for the Franklin Mint scale diecast model of the early 1990s. The seller confidently believes this car to be one of the finest Fury’s remaining, and he/she may be right. Covered and located in a climate-controlled warehouse in Glencoe, Missouri, this classic Mopar is available here on eBay for $79,000 OBO.
Barely more than 17,000 Fury’s were produced from 1956 to 1958. Demand increased by 65% when the “Forward Look” cars were redesigned in 1957 and found 7,438 buyers. Furys were separated from the Belvederes in the same body style by fancier interiors, wing guards on the bumpers, and dual 4-barrel carburetors atop a 318 cubic inch V8. This set-up produced just shy of one horsepower per cube, or 290. Torsion bar suspension was new across the Chrysler board in 1957.
The seller does not mention a restoration having been done on the car, but it’s likely that it has received such treatment. It runs and drives as it should, but spends more of its time undercover, and the seller wants it to become part of a home where it will be seen more often and enjoyed.
I think I had the Franklin Mint scale model about 30 years ago. I had several of those quality collector pieces, but have since sold most of them off, including the Fury. From the photos provided, this car looks every bit the museum piece, and that might be where it ends up if the right offer comes along. The seller has created a video of the car to further showcase its class. Thanks for the cool tip, “Zen”!
I was 7…. we called ’em ”Gold Furys”….. This is a NICE one !!