UPDATE 06/05/2025: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the philosophy of the seller when the subject turns to this 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. After failing to find a new home for this classic with an asking price of $15,000, they have slashed the price to $12,000. The feedback the first time we saw this classic was extremely positive, so it will be fascinating to discover whether a 20% price drop will tempt anyone to pursue the Plymouth further. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Gary for the original lead and to Mitchell G. for spotting that it is back on the market. The rest of the details remain the same, and you will find the Convertible listed here on Craigslist in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

05/24/2025: There are few motoring experiences more enjoyable than hitting the road on a summer day behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. With the sun on your back and the wind in your hair, all of life’s cares and stresses seem to magically melt away. That is the opportunity presented by this 1966 Plymouth Fury III. The seller describes it as a tidy driver, but there is scope for the buyer to improve its appearance without breaking the bank.

Plymouth introduced its Fourth Generation Fury range for the 1965 model year, with cars remaining in production until 1968. It offered an almost bewildering range of trim levels and options, with the first owner ordering this Fury III Convertible in 1966. They chose to cloak its exterior in Dark Green Metallic with a power top in contrasting White. The seller is sparing with their information, especially regarding the car’s history. However, their description of the vehicle as a “nice driver” seems pretty accurate. The paint shines impressively, and if there are any imperfections, they are too minor to show in the supplied photos. The panels are straight, and if there is rust, it doesn’t show or rate a mention. Encouragingly, the lack of corrosion in areas like the engine bay may indicate that the Plymouth is rock-solid. The top features a clear window and no rips or tears. It looks slightly dirty, and may respond positively to a deep clean and being left raised to remove many of the wrinkles and creases. The trim and tinted glass look excellent for a driver-grade classic, and the wheels are free from stains and physical damage.

The “Green and White” theme set by this Plymouth’s exterior is continued when we turn our attention to the interior. The first owner passed on the optional cloth and vinyl package, selecting straight vinyl matching the exterior shade combination. The overall impression is positive, with most of the upholstered surfaces in excellent condition. The exception is the front seat, which has suffered a couple of seam separations on the driver’s side. It is debatable whether an upholsterer could blind patch these, or whether the new owner faces splashing around $700 on a replacement cover. Alternatively, a high-quality slipcover would cost a fraction of that figure and would hide the problem from prying eyes. The other item exhibiting deterioration is the dashpad, which is wrinkled and appears to be lifting on the passenger side. Only an in-person inspection will determine whether the problem can be rectified without the added expense of sourcing a replacement. The seller fitted an FM converter for the radio, and this Plymouth also features the comfort of air conditioning.

The Fury III’s entry-level V8 in 1966 was the 318ci powerplant, which was chosen by this Convertible’s first owner. They teamed it with a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission and power steering. Plymouth’s Sales Brochure for 1966 quotes power and torque figures of 230hp and 340 ft/lbs, and with the car weighing in at a touch over 3,900 lbs, its performance won’t be in muscle car territory. However, cruising the city streets or spending hours with the needle pegged at seventy on the open road should be pretty effortless. The seller confirms that they recently replaced the brakes and power steering pump, mentioning no other mechanical issues. Their description of the Fury as a nice driver suggests that it is a turnkey proposition for its new owner.

This 1966 Plymouth Fury III Convertible isn’t perfect, but there are options available if the buyer wishes to lift its presentation affordably. A new cover on the front seat would make an enormous difference to the interior, while scrubbing the soft-top and leaving it raised in the sun to remove the wrinkles would involve more time than money. However, those tasks could be performed at the new owner’s leisure, allowing them to maximize the fun it will provide this summer. It is an ideal classic for enthusiasts with a family, providing plenty of rear seating space and scope to accommodate teenagers as they head through the inevitable growth spurt that might reduce the viability of smaller drop-tops. Those reasons seem to be more than enough justification to pursue the Plymouth further, but are you tempted?