Plymouth, along with Dodge, downsized its full-size cars in 1962, thinking Chevrolet was doing the same thing. But the market intel was wrong as Chevy was working on a second compact, the Chevy II. In later years, these automobiles would gain the nickname “plucked chickens” because of their awkward styling. The seller has a ’62 Belvedere wagon with triple seats, one of only 4,000 or so produced. It looks mighty rough and is far from being a runner as a project in Newnan, Georgia. Its story is here on Facebook Marketplace, and the price tag is $2,700.
Besides the compact Valiant, Plymouth had four models to sell in 1962: Savoy, Belvedere, Fury, and Sport Fury. The Belvedere was a mid-level car with a few more goodies than the pedestrian Savoy. The Belvedere wagon came with seating for either six or nine, and this wagon is the latter. Because of the competitive blunder about downsizing, Plymouth sales were off in 1962 after an already disappointing 1961. The cars would be improved in 1963, but it would not be until 1965 that Plymouth had a true full-size car to market again.
This Mopar looks to have led a hard life. While the photos suggest otherwise, the seller says most of the metal is solid, except for rust in the rear floor pan. One of the side windows is missing, so Mother Nature has had an open invitation to invade the insides of this old transport. The paint may have once been gold and the interior brown, which doesn’t look so great from the front bench seat.
A 318 cubic inch V8 is said to be under the hood, but it doesn’t run. And that motor is paired with a push-button automatic transmission, as that was the Chrysler staple of the day. The mileage is a placeholder, though it looks substantial. A Georgia bill of sale will have to suffice once you agree on the final price of $2,700 or best offer. BTW, this is another tip brought to us by Moparman. Would you be up for giving this old Mopar another chance?
I would sell off the grill, tail lights, hub caps and some interior pieces the demo derby the rest who knows how long its been sitting open to the elements with no glass
My mom had a mint 65′, in 1977, like a bronze/brown color, with brown interior. Mint condition, garage kept, bought from the neighbors.This one is kinda toasty, but, it is what it is… Offer 1500… and make a little Rat Rod out of it. Multicolored Pancho covering the seats…
It looks like it’s too late, I clicked on the link and it says the listing is no longer available.
Steve R
Breaks my heart to see this. This is the first car I remember our family having. I never ever see one, and then I see this poor rotted out thing. I’d love to see a nice one.
I’ve never understood why people do that with their cars, leave it out in the elements without driving it. They’re not mechanically inclined, fine. I’m not mechanically inclined. But they should at least take it to a mechanic to help maintain it, or to Jiffy Lube, etc. to keep the engine and everything properly lubed. Why just leave it out in the elements to rot and rust? I don’t get it.
Good candidate for the Glacier View Car Launch in Alaska on the 4th of July. It only needs to run for a minute.
That looks like a wild good time. I never heard of that event in Alaska now all i have to do is convince the wife to make a vacation of it. Always wanted to move to Alaska what better way to get started but doubt i could ever convince the wife to move.
The “Plucked Chicken” nickname was attributed to Vigil Exner at the time of design upon his return from his medical health leave. The S concept prototypes were redesigned post Exner’s heart attack and recuperation.
Parts should be readily available….
man, she sure is ugly
I love the 1962-64 Plymouth Belvedere and Fury. I’d buy one if I had someone to share the experience with.
I can see value in getting this wagon to the point where it can be driven, as rare as it is, if the rear side glass is available. It would be interesting how it would appear after a total cleaning and power wash with seats removed.