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 !!
“Demand increased by 65% when the “Forward Look” cars were redesigned in 1957 and found 7,438 buyers” …..heck it was a mid-year production in 1956….so most didn’t even have a chance at owning one…..!!!
You’re welcome. What a work of art this car is. I’d be afraid to drive it, except maybe early Sun mornings when few cars are on the road.
Reminds me of the 1983 film, “ Christine”, with the red 1958 Fury!
Burn some Fierce rubber !!
I had a 1957 Fury called a “Golden Cammando” back in the early seventies. I was also told that the engine was a 325 ci, back in the day. Can you confirm? It had two four barrel carbs and ran really good! Thanks, Mike
This one is pretty close to the style of the 1957 Plymouth hardtop buried in the Tulsa time capsule. It did not survive intact. After 50 years sealed up, it was a rusted hulk.
I have this model of a Plymouth shown here. It’s a beautiful little model. Just like the actual car, absolutely nothing from General Motors matched the looks of this Plymouth. The 1957 Chevy and all the other GM makes looked like fat dogs one compared to this Plymouth. Is Plymouth a torsion bar front end and would’ve handled very well. I can’t say enough about this plumber. Daimler ended Plymouth. Daimler raped Chrysler. All the billions of dollars that Chrysler had in reserve respect by Daimler on things other than Chrysler. Then comes the Stellantis. They are in the process of burying Chrysler. All the divisions that were Chrysler Corporation will be gone. Please please, please, will some American who has billions of dollars by the American brands back and save what used to be Chrysler corporation.
I have never understood buying the cash and then making it disappear….
Different strokes for different folks I guess. This pretty much is the most awkward and odd looking vehicle on the market that year in my opinion. Nothing seems to flow. Oh well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I put this intake and dual Quad setup on a Marine M318, and it work flawlessy.
The linkage as you know would run on two barrels, then progressively work up to all eight barrels. No bogging or hesitation and idled down to 550-600 smoothly. I didn’t know how special it was back then but I enjoyed using it up for all its worth.
My late father was the sales manager of a Chrysler / Plymouth / DeSoto dealership back then. He brought me an official plastic promo model of the car, which I still have. If I had the money, I’d buy this car just for old times’ sake.
Don’t like the fins. Would look cleaner without them nice straight line front to back.
What does this car smell like?? ‘cept for something else????
I’d really like to have this beauty. My high school graduation “gift” from my dad was a $200 ’57 Belvedere in Coral (which I called Salmon) with a 318 that needed to be rebuilt, a front seat cover that was shot along with the tires and the tie rod ends. The upside was the body was excellent and the paint was in great shape, but I was royally ticked off that he wouldn’t give me that money to help me buy the ’57 Chevy I wanted that was in great shape and could’ve had for a measley $600. I did learn a lot about working on cars and I also came to love that car once she was fixed up, and I think that was part of his plan all along.