In the 1960s, the Fury was the equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford Galaxie. Come 1962, the car would be at a competitive disadvantage due to an ill-fated downsizing decision. The so-called “Plucked Chickens” were born on the B-body platform in ’62 and would be Plymouth’s full-size car until 1965. The seller has a beautiful ’62 Fury with low miles, but no information is imparted regarding its history. Located in Branford, Connecticut, this shiny Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $35,000.
Given that the Fury was smaller than its contemporaries, the car’s sales dropped by 20% in 1962. And that was coming off a weak 1961 because the styling of those cars was almost bizarre. The Plucked Chickens (a Virgil Exner term) got a bad rap, and the Plymouths were better looking (IMO) than the equivalent Dodges. When these full-size cars finally became full-size again in 1965 on a new C-body platform, the B-bodies became intermediates in the line-up and sold well, especially during 1968-70.
The seller’s car looks like either a fresh restoration or a babied original. At 32,000 miles, the latter could be true, and this Mopar was no doubt treasured for more than 60 years by someone. It may have two things working against it versus the seller’s asking price. First, it’s a 4-door sedan rather than a 2-door hardtop. And, second, it has a Slant-Six engine rather than a V8. Those sixes were great motors, but a downsized ’62 Fury was still an ample car to drag around.
The black paint on this machine sparkles, and there isn’t a hint of corrosion in any of the photos. The chrome pieces are all nice and bright. And the bench seat interior looks as though it seldom accommodated any passengers. The seller has been trying to move the car for the past three months, and the asking price and a lack of details are probably not working in its favor. Thanks for the nifty tip, Dennis House.
The length of time in market emphasizes the lack of interest. Sellers don’t set value, buyers do, there probably isn’t enough interest in the car to get anywhere close to the asking price. It’s sad, but a reminder, unless you expect to keep a car forever, you have to take into consideration what you could reasonably expect a car to sell for when you either partake in a restoration and/or setting an asking price. Even if was a 2 door as the only change, it would probably be hard pressed to sell without a steep discount.
Steve R
l spy mildew on the steering wheel and turn signal end. That can be off-putting if you have allergies. Looked at the headliner of a ’75 Grand Ville convertible for sale and the inner top was so heavy with mildew it looked like a clear night sky. Wonder if this headliner is hiding anything?
Most of the ’62 B Bodies I see featured in online articles are of the ‘Super Stock ‘ variety and basic. I never know these could have *three* tail lights per side. Talk about luxury…
The trio of tail lights came as a Spring upgrade feature for the Sport Fury to better compete with the Chevrolet Impala, likewise with a trio of tail lights. Sales were slow for this well-sized full-size Plymouth. This is the first time I have seen this upgrade on a mere Fury.
I ‘ve been telling people this for years..they don’t realize that the market for these cars diminishes each day one of us “old guy/gal ” dies…sentimental value, I get. Reality is another= it’s only worth what someone will pay…
Agree….it’s nice but not 35g nice….
Sergeant Culpepper approves.
That was a Dodge
It was Captain Culpepper not sergeant. and he drove a Dodge not a Plymouth.
There was also a Plymouth in the force as he met up with another officer , but Culpepper had and wrecked the Dodge
A 6-cylinder, 4-door 1962 Fury for “$35,000 firm”?
“Yeah, honey, I’ll sell that old Plymouth so we can put your Lexus in the garage. No problem!”
Yes.. its a joke- independently how nice the car may be.
The maximum here is 15K.. and even then you’ll need to find someone who really wants this kind of combination or has a personal connection to just this car model.
Dad bought a ’62 Plymouth ex-Highway Patrol car. We had it for many years. As a youngster I loaded the garbage cans in the trunk to take down to the highway once a week. Dad always thought that the 361 was incredibly strong. After many years of service it required a valve job. Come to find out it wasn’t a 361 but a 383! The valve job being the only issue with the car for many years. Fond memories of these.
And valve jobs just about disappeared when lead in gas disappeared.
Really do love these years but buyer’s not giving any real details at all. I think his asking price, as nice as the car looks, is in cannabis gummies chewing territory. A 4dr with a slant 6 I would give in the low teens max.
Hagerty’s value for a 1962 Plymouth Fury 4 door sedan [with a V-8] in concours condition is $21,800 USD.
Engine photo[s] missing is of concern. Mildew visible on the interior door cards and steering wheel area are an additional concern.
If a seller is serious about asking a record setting premium on a vehicle, they better will document the heck out of it with detailed photos [top, bottom, inside, and out], information, and provenance to attempt to justify even the $20K above! I’d be tempted at an asking price of even just a little less than $20K if things were better documented. The seller is ~85 Y.O. and was a marketing director at a Dana Corporation; he should know better.
At that price I think that car will be staying in the sales loop longer than he stays vertical.
Found another! https://forums.aaca.org/topic/411864-for-sale-1962-plymouth-fury-4dr-sedan-23k-miles-9800-derby-ks%C2%A0-not-mine/
A few years ago there was a picture of one of these listed on Craigslist. The listing stated “1965 Plymouth” clean project car and clean title. WHAT? you don’t now how to read the year on the title? OR compare the VIN on the title to the car? I sent the lister a note that it was a 1962 not a 1965. The add never changed and was listed for a long time.
Lovely car. My favourite years for the Plymouth Fury has always been the 1962-64.
Half off for the extra doors and another half off for the slanty. There, now we are at a realistic 8 or 9 thousand.
If only more pics were posted. IMHO, when it comes to cars, there’s no such thing as too many photos. There is such thing as too few. I’ve always loved the 1962-64 Plymouth Belvedere/Fury.