Chrysler’s full-size cars adopted “fuselage” styling in 1969, with their sides becoming deep and rounded, like the fuselage on an airplane. The 1970 models reflected tweaks in the looks department, with the addition of the Fury Gran Coupe as a one-year, highly trimmed pillared coupe (it went to a hardtop body the next year). The seller’s Gran Coupe wears a beautiful older restoration and has a nice surprise under the hood: a 472 cubic-inch tricked-out Hemi V8. Located in New Bern, North Carolina, this full-size muscle car is available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $34,299. But we assume the reserve is considerably north of there.
The Fury Gran Coupe was a four-year car whose production numbers are vague today. Because of the trim level, you could argue the car competed against the Chevy Caprice and Ford LTD, though those autos pop up in survivor circles more often. Both Gran Coupes and Gran Sedans were around in 1973 and then gone after that. According to the VIN, this car left the factory with a 383 V8 and a 2-barrel carburetor. This car received a “full-blown restoration” in 2006, yet the seller says it still wears its original Walnut Metallic T-8 paint, Paisley vinyl top, and matching interior. So perhaps the restoration reference is mechanical.
A sizeable investment was no doubt made under the wood. The 426 Hemi was stroked to 472 cubic inches with all sorts of goodies to improve performance even further. And hopefully, make it a civilized car to drive. The engine is paired with a Hemi-caliber 727 race transmission and the Plymouth has an oversize exhaust and bigger disc brakes in the front for assistance in stopping. Something not usually found with a Hemi is air conditioning, but it’s of the vintage variety. The car also has a 140-mph speedometer – anymore think the car won’t do that?
This Plymouth is every bit a sleeper, complete with dog dish hub caps. It was featured several years ago in Motor Trend, for which a copy is included with the sale. But is that of the same car since the wheels are different and the mileage reference is way off? To properly present the car, the seller provides a video clip that emphasizes how nice it sounds. Whatever the case, we’re told this Plymouth has only seen highway use to the tune of 2,800 miles since all the work was done 15 years ago. A photo book documents the entire restoration process.
This would be a pretty good substitute for that 300H I always wanted. Beautiful build but a bit steep cost-wise. Though if ready to drive not necessarily too bad.
Not really a Mopar guy but I love this to death. It’s worth going to the Ebay sale to hear the exhaust. I remember seeing the paisley tops back in the day. A little strange, but a cool strange. This is nice, nice, nice!
Love it. I’d keep a siphon in the trunk.
Disconnect the fuel vent line, splice a t with one way check valve, add ford electric fuel pump and 25 feet of hose, toggle on dash, built in gas refill kit…don’t be a dick and steal someone’s last drop, but a couple gallons here and there won’t be missed….I didn’t tell you this btw…
I knew someone back in 70’s that had the Grand Coupe same color and top. With a 440 / 727 trans very fast. I can only imagine how wicked this ride with a Hemi is. Oh I wish I hit the Lottery for Christmas!!! 🙏🐻🇺🇸
Finally a MOPAR that don’t need the asking price plus more to restore it. I’ve always had a SOFT Spot for the BIG GIRLS. I’d park this in the drive way.
Steering wheel looks a little out of place, I’d go back to something factory.
Absolutely the original steering wheel would’ve been more appropriate imho otherwise nice car👍
35 large for this car? Granted, it’s very nice and the motor causes one to drool, but 35k can get you pretty much whatever you want. I just can’t fathom giving 35 grand for this car. If I am off the mark, I am sure I will here it, but there is no way in hell I would drop that amount of cash for this.
Well a friend that been racing 30+ years, bought an original stripped Hemi block almost 20 years ago paid $10k, don’t know what today, so factor that into the price, half where its at is just the engine.
I bet WELL over half of the $35k it’s at right now (if that’s what you mean) is in the engine.
35k would get you an unrestored 668-69 383 Roadrunner or Coronet R/T or Superbee. Even a an unrestored Challenger or Charger would run you around the same price and you’d have to that much into it to restore it. 35k is a areal if it was a 440 car the fact its a a Hemi which was never offered in the C Bodies makes it even rarer and its in beautiful shape and needs nothing 35k is a fair asking price. I bet it sells for double.
Special car. Looks even better with the police pkg wheels then in the magazine. Thats some rumble at idle and with the 727 automatic and 3.23 rear gear ⚙ this car must be a dream to fly around in. Only wish there was a driving video..Good luck with the sale.
These ‘70 Plymouths, in all bodies, are Bucket List vehicles for me. This one is very, very nice, but that steering wheel has got to go. Add a manual transmission somehow and I’d call it a perfect cruiser. Great Find!
Russ, nice write up. You just need to fix this line:
“a 140-mph speedometer – anymore think the car won’t do that?”
If anyone wants to buy this for me for Christmas-you don’t need to wrap it.
I’ve never seen 1 of these big 2 door Fury POST coupes back in the day – with the FRAME around the door glass – combine that with that rare vinyl roof, & i bet they made less than 10 or even 5 of these!
I would add a power brake booster asap, unless the new owner has 1 strong left foot & plans to avoid lots of traffic.
& also avoid converted too narrow for this car extra lane highways, especially with concrete construction barriers, unless you want to play bumper cars. lol
& good luck finding a parking space this will fit in – most likely today u’ll need to take up 4 of em! & probably get a ticket.
This is the way 70 Gran Coupes came. They were 2dr posts, and all were this color w/the paisley vinyl roof and matching seat inserts. That’s what made it a “Gran Coupe”. They only came two ways–w/AC or w/out AC. They weren’t common, but they weren’t that ‘rare’. They were actually a dolled-up Fury II 2 dr sedan.
Fantastic car. I’d love to own it. Hideaways look awesome too. My neighbor had same car with 383. Same hood and Paisley top.
Looks perfect inside, interior is killer, love dog dish caps, air conditioner, plus, motor, great , I would take thus over a Hurst one.
Wowsers. I bet this could do an endless burnout. And with 3.23’s it would probably just hit 140 at redline. A very cool car with attitude.
A 440 Super Commando 375 HP could hit 140+ MPH with 3.23 axle, which a lot of State Police, Highway Patrol used back then, like the 1969 Dodge CHP 440 Polara. A Hemi would probably be good for 150+ MPH!
All depends upon the max RPM of the engine. Redline on the 440 was 5200, IIRC.
Dave is right, top speed is dependent in maximum engine RPM and rear end gearing, not horsepower ratings.
Steve R
I gotta give props for having the police speedometer AND the ultra-rare oil pressure gauge that goes where the clock goes on a non-cop car. When I was junkyard diving for door handles, window cranks, and a radio for the 71 Fury I had I saw one and grabbed it.
Years later I was telling this story to a kid working the counter at the local dealers. He didn’t believe me…until a graybeard cohort reached under the counter, pulled up this huge book, opened it up, pointed and said “There it is.”
I LOVE THESE !!!! And I am a Ford guy to the core.
OK I don’t get it. The ebay add makes it sound like it came with the 426. You say the vin# shows left the factory with a 383/2bbl. So this guy swapped in a hemi? Where did he source the hemi hood then as wouldn’t leave the factory with it & then the claim ‘all orig paint’?
Nice land yacht but this is one of those you have to drive…and…park, sensibly & carefully. Looks door ding free, but I’d be too paranoid taking this one out to hot rod around in.
All 1970 Furies had the twin bumps in their hoods. The fancier trim versions had turn signal indicators in them. No engine callouts until the 383 or 440.
At the time, there were rumors that certain Highway Patrol agencies in Southern and Western states actually had Hemi powered Furies capable of running down anything short of an IndyCar. I think that these rumors were just bench racing because nothing could outrun a Motorola.
Nice car, the hemi deserves placement in a lighter car. Does the vehicle come with an inflight refueling receptacle .
Well, with so many references to girls here, I guess I’ll hop on the train 😜. I’m not usually into the plus size thing. But this little muffin is something I’d definitely munch on. Definitely a real sleeper.
Not too long ago I owned a 4 speed 68 gto convertible that had the 400 block stroked to a 468 kit from Performance Years. This was done by a builder in Colorado Springs. What was interesting, was a tri-power carb had been installed by the original owner’s mechanic husband. Idling it sounded exactly like this car does. Exactly. Boy, was it fun to drive. I changed the hurst shifter grip from the ball to a vintage t handle and when the tri-power opened up nothing sounded better. The car could light em up in 3 gears without breaking a sweat. Thought I would keep it for the rest of my life, but, alas, it was not to be.
Nothing says “sleeper ” like a giant square brown Plymouth Fury ! Honestly, in a land filled with silver , grey and black jellybean rides , this thing really is the elephant in the room . Personally, Id have been happy with the 383 , but the builder did a really nice job on the Mopar
Never a REAL MoPar aficionado, but this is genius!
a well know car to magazines and car forums is about as far from a Barn Find there is.
The Fury is gone it was at 45,100 with 2d left. I guess someone call up Duke often $50,000 to take it. I am guessing that what happened. I would done the same thing if I had the cash. 🐻🇺🇸
Its amazing how few people know what restored means. Tom