Lurking beneath that heavy coating of dust is an original 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury that is in impressive condition. It has spent 50-years parked in a climate-controlled garage. However, with a bit of cleaning and some care and attention, it is now ready to be driven and enjoyed. It also has a genuine 60,000 miles showing on its odometer, which means that there should be plenty of life left in this classic. The Plymouth is located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and has been listed for sale here on Facebook. The asking price for the Sport Fury has been set at $27,500.
The heavy coating of dust concealed the Plymouth’s original Gold Poly paint, which has survived remarkably well. This is complemented by a Black vinyl top, which appears to be in perfect condition. The panels look to be as straight as an arrow, while the gaps seem to be nice and consistent. There are no signs of any rust issues, and the owner does stress the fact that the Sport Fury is entirely rust-free. There are no photos supplied, but once again, the owner claims that the floors are absolutely perfect. The Plymouth isn’t currently fitted with its rear fender skirts, but they do appear to be present in several of the supplied photos. The impressive level of presentation continues with the chrome and trim, which maintains a beautiful shine. There are no apparent issues with the glass, while the original spinner hubcaps appear to be free from any form of visible damage.
The next piece of positive news revolves around the fact that this is a numbers-matching classic. Plymouth offered several engine options in the 1965 Sport Fury, and this car comes equipped with the 318ci V8. This is backed by a 3-speed TorqueFlite transmission while the vehicle is also equipped with power steering and power brakes. This package was the least potent on offer in this model year, but it still allowed the car to cover the ¼ mile in 17.2 seconds. That isn’t ultra-fast, but it remains respectable for a vehicle weighing in at 3,935lbs. The original owner purchased the Plymouth and used it regularly until 1969. It accumulated 60,000 miles during this time, and was then parked in a garage. It emerged into the light of day after 50-years and went through a meticulous revival process to return it to a roadworthy state. The brakes were completely overhauled. This included the replacement of the booster, master cylinder, all of the brake lines, brake hoses, etc. The water pump, along with all of the hoses and belts, were also renewed. All of the fluids were flushed and replaced, as were the fuel pump, fuel tank, alternator, distributor, exhaust, and tires. The result of all of this hard work is a Sport Fury that starts easily and is said to drive perfectly.
If the exterior presentation of the Plymouth is impressive, then the interior would undoubtedly rate as even better. The Sport Fury was the top trim level in the Fury range, and it did come nicely equipped. Bucket seats were a standard feature, as was a console with floor shifter, and a deluxe steering wheel. All of these items are intact, as is the factory radio and clock. These analog clocks tend to become troublesome and unreliable over time, but the owner states that both the clock and the radio work as they should. Otherwise, there is nothing to fault with the Plymouth’s predominantly Black interior trim. There are no signs of any wear or tear issues on any of the upholstered surfaces. The dash looks to be perfect, while the carpet is free from fading or other problems. Once again, this is all said to be all original, and it does appear to be beautifully preserved.
This 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury stands as proof that there are still clean and original classic survivors hidden away in garages. These are cars that are biding their time, and just waiting for someone to come along and breathe new life into them. This is an impressive survivor that would seem to need nothing. I will admit that its price is right at the top end of what you might expect to pay for a Sport Fury of this age. However, it is an exceptional car, and I suspect that the owner has a reasonable chance of finding themselves a buyer. Could that buyer be one of our readers?
Wow. This car, at least the 4 door version, was virtually unwanted in the 80’s and could be had for $100-$300. I would imagine the 2 door would have been around $750. A lot has changed.
Things haven’t changed as much as you think. The asking price is out of touch with reality. Though a nice example of the large Fury, they don’t command anywhere near this price. He’s probably be lucky to get much more than half the asking price on a good day.
Steve R
Very attractive `65! Loose the white-letter tires in favor of period-correct whitewalls and put the skirts back on it. Too bad it’s not the 383 or 426 wedge.
very true whitewalls and skirts a must for this car.
Too bad your car’s not a Deusenberg.
Impressive, most impressive.
My favorite Mopar!
Nice ’65 Sport Fury!
I’m sorry, what am I missing here. Just because a vehicle is old why is it assumed it should command a super high price? The first four years in this car’s life it averaged 15K miles year. Now, 51-years later, the vehicle is coming out of storage and somebody wants $27K for it!? As somebody stated in the comments, this car is a slug (17 second 1/4 mile), maybe worth $750 back in the day. When adjusted for inflation, $27K in 1969 (when this car went into hibernation) would be the equivalent to just over $195K. I just don’t get it.
You’re calculating it backwards. 27K equaled about 3730.00 in ’69. 750.00 in ’69 would equal about 5430.00 today. Money depreciates in value over time. Other things like cars and real estate can appreciate in value. How they are maintained determines the value rising or falling. A house in Detroit likely lost most of it’s value in 50 years. A house in a good neighborhood went way up in value. A car rotting in a field lost most of it’s worth, while a car properly stored appreciated in value. I’m not suggesting it’s worth what the seller is asking,but to someone who really wants this model in this condition and doesn’t want to do a lot to get one like this, it might be worth it to them. Not to you, not to me, but there’s a butt for every seat…
Mea Culpa, Google can only handle the information it’s given. Good Discussions.
You must be new around here.
Yes, I am. For the record, I’m not against paying a premium for a rare car, it just has to be the Right Car. A post by Ian farther down the thread I think said it best. “There’s a lid for every toilet seat”.
Hey 4quarts..welcome to the club of overpriced vehicles lol…bottom line is if you want an older car for whatever reason and have the funds for it you can find (barnfind Haha lol) it right here online whether it be a rusted out falling apart POS..or an overdone trailer queen or multitudes in between
Gotta be honest, I’m intrigued cause I have a gorgeous 73 Grand Prix SJ 455 factory sunroof, black body white top, white interior, motors rebuilt, Trans too, new interior paint suspension, Spokes, Vogues, 5000.00 in hidden amps and subs, factory 8 track in dash also, what’s that worth, if this car is 27,000 ? My car is the only one around in NY like it, power everything, maybe I’m missing something
I think what you are missing is the disconnect between asking price and a cars actual value. Sellers often pull numbers out of thin air, there is no mechanism that ties it to reality. The cheaper the platform the seller chooses, the more likely the asking price is to be unrealistic.
Steve R
It’s too far away and a very nice example.
It really cleaned up nice. I think it is overpriced considering the engine.
I can see most of you do not understand the marketplace. This is a fair price for the car. The two things that should be changed is the stupid blackwall tires and missing the fender skirts. I would put it on a better web site and I bet he would get the price.
I appreciate that the seller cleaned it up and sorted it out rather than just taking a few photos of it covered with dirt in the hope of someone thinking its value is proportional to a similarly-dirty Ferrari 250GT SWB they saw on TV. It’s a nice car that was a nice car when it was new too. I suspect it will be a tough sell for the price, but I’d rather have it than one of the belly-button cars that command silly money.
I think I know why ’65-’66 Plymouths don’t get the attention they might deserve, it’s their styling. Ford and GM
were turning out some really nice designs then and the public responded
accordingly. Even more, many Fury 1s
and 2s were used as both police cars and taxicabs creating a perception that these cars were utility vehicles and not
much more. All the reliability in the world won’t sell a car if the public doesn’t like it.
If it was a 383 w a/c and options maybe 20,000
Go to NADA and high price , which this car could get is 23000.00. So this person is not far off with the mileage and condition.
In 1981, I was working at a C/P dealership in Lexington, KY. , and 2 spinster sisters in their 70’s, came in with 1 of these. It was Turquoise, with a black vinyl top and Turquoise vinyl interior, loaded with every option available; windows, tilt, cruise control, A/C, power driver’s seat, inside trunk release, fender skirts, everything + a 383 4bbl. Museum quality.
They traded it for a new Cordoba, 2 tone paint, T-tops, fully loaded. Trade-in value ? $700. It became part of the dealership owner’s collection. I always have felt bad about that. That car really made an impression on me. A mighty fine looking automobile.
That’s the car that would be worth in 20s today, that’s a special car, this one not so much
John O that is spot on, fully loaded I’d pony up the price. This maybe half, maybe.
I knew a guy who had a used car lot years ago, an old lady traded him her deceased husband’s 69 GTX + 500 in cash for a 1982 Buick. His son cleaned it up and kept it for years, a friend of mine bought it later for 7000
Also it has a upgrade master cylinder ( dual )
Very nice car but put the whitewalls back on. The poly 318 makes it a good cruiser without costing an arm and leg to operate. With 60k it’s barely broken in. The asking price way too high considering how it’s optioned but if you’re looking for clean originals like this the choices are few.
It might be worth half the asking and it should be driven and enjoyed.
I think he is a little high but in the right place he could get close to it. Three ways you sell a classic you clean it, you take great pictures of it with a very detailed description and you market it the right way and the third is the most important.
I own several 60’s and 70’s MoPar’s and they are all in Driver condition. That’s because I drive them. I stopped going to the local car shows because no one seems to appreciate a nice old car in totally original condition. Everybody “oooh’s and aaah”s” over chrome valve covers, roll and pleat interiors and all sorts of amenities that just didn’t exist when those cars were new. My pride and joy, a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible has over 250,000 miles on it and the original 383 has never been out of the car. What I’ve learned over the years is this. When I am asked, “What’s your car worth?” I reply, ” a car is worth whatever a buyer is willing to offer and the seller is willing to accept”. You can place a value on the car for insurance purposes, but that does not mean the car is worth that much money. So when I read these ads on Barn Finds, or in Hemmings I never question someone’s asking price. If there’s someone out there willing to pay it, well that’s good for the seller. As my dad used to say, “There’s a lid for every toilet seat”.
Very well stated. I believe vehicles should be driven, not stored for 50 years, to collect dust, have the fuel turn to jelly and discover critters nesting in wiring harnesses. I have a great respect for people like yourself who enjoy the cars they own and maintain them as well.
Happy Motoring!
True, but if this car wasn’t stored for 50 years in New Jersey it would have been a rusty $25.00 car by 1975 .
Killer car, love the looks. I was old enough when these were produced. In 65 I was in SEA and only found these in car magazines. Loved the look, still do. Gotta drop that front end down about three inches.
$15,000 car – tops!
That’s too much for a garden-variety Mopar. I wouldn’t care if it were showroom new.
JUST ME; I worked at a dealership back in 1965 when these cars were new. I bought a 1965 Sport Fury fully loaded with a 426 wedge engine and a 4 speed. I was 19 years old at the time and I still have it and it is in like new condition. I have owned many cars from then till present, literally hundreds of different makes and models. I started my own business, owned and made my living from that auto and truck repair shop, I did all of the work on them, plus sold used cars. I guess it is JUST ME, but I never have found a car that had it all like this one to this day. It is like sitting in your living room with lots space and all the comfort, with the sporty look of the bucket seat interior with all the chrome detail is gorgeous. The ride is like a being on a magic carpet. The wedge shape body from the front to the rear makes it look longer and lower, like it is taking off from a dead stop while just sitting still, a sign of power. The car weights over 4,000 lbs and still gets over 19 miles per gallon at 70 MPH on 87 octane regular now days gas. It may not be the fastest car on the road but it will hold its own. What else can I say I guess I like the old girl. I guess I am just a old timer that is satisfied with what I still have and by the way I am still married to the same wife that I started with when I was 18, for over 56 years. Life has been good to me!!
Roger, life has been GREAT to you! I hope you have many more decades left, but even if tonight is your last night, you lived well. Be proud!