For much of its extended life, the Plymouth Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie 500 in their respective pecking orders. The cars were redesigned in 1969 and were treated to Chrysler’s new “fuselage styling”. If you wanted a full-size Plymouth convertible that year, you only had two choices: the Fury III (like the seller’s car?) and the Sport Fury. Regarding this one, the seller was working toward making it into a restomod but doesn’t have the time to complete the job. Located in Eagle, Idaho, this Mopar drop-top is available here on eBay where bidding has only reached $4,150.
The Fury began as a sub-series of the Belvedere in 1956, became a series of its own in 1959, and was a fixture in the Plymouth lineup in one category or another through 1989. In 1969, there were several degrees of trim available which were dubbed Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, and Sport Fury. To get one without a fixed roof you had to buy one of the latter two, which combined only saw about 5,700 copies built. So, the seller’s car is a rare find today considering the typical rate of attrition over more than 50 years.
A lot of full-size Plymouths in the late 1960s came with small blocks like the 318 V8. But this one has a 440 cubic inch 8-cylinder which was available as an option, but we don’t know if it’s original to this Fury. The seller tells us the engine has been “completely redone” and has been upgraded with EFI carburetion. The front suspension and steering are also new and the TorqueFlite automatic transmission has been rebuilt.
The car originated in the West, which may explain why this vehicle has minimal rust. The red paint looks good in the limited photos we have, but it’s far from perfect. The seller says you can pick your own color, suggesting the body needs a makeover. The interior has been reworked to some extent with materials that don’t appear to be stock in a 1969 Plymouth. The Fury has air conditioning, but the compressor is a modern unit. We wish there were more photos and details, which may explain the low bidding activity thus far.
Nice looking car, I love the Fusies, especially the ’69s. There certainly seem to be a lot of wires running willy-nilly in that engine compartment.
Mr. Brady had one in light blue.
Very clean,can’t go wrong with the 440.even if it wasn’t original to the car.takes big torque and hp to move a car this size.the wiring needs to be sorted under the hood and routed correctly.would be great to take to car shows,would be an attention getter for sure.
Big fan if the Fury . Had 3 of them . Never a convertible . That car is missing one thing me behind the wheel .
Big fan of the fury
The Fury is just about my favorite Plymouth. Just watched a Viet Nam film last night called ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ It takes place in 1968, before and during the Tet Offensive. Early in the movie you can spot a nice brown Fury with a black vinyl roof. The problem? It’s a 1970 (at least) model. Oops! Still liked the car and the movie!
There was one just like it( red/ black top& seats) that I’d see twice a day walking to & from high school. At that time the car was only about 5 yrs old. I was Never able to decide if I liked it. Although it had to have been a fury 3, it had a Plain Jane look about it compared to other makes back then.
Four photos and no VIN??? Can’t get too interested without more photos and more information.
That lack of pictures might end up biting the seller in the butt. No Reserve auction, someone might get a bargain.
My brother had a 70 fury 318 bench seat. Wasn’t a rocket off the line but it didn’t let moss grow under it either. I remember it running a buck ten quite a few times. Unfortunately Indiana salt and an uncaring owner ended the car. He fell in love with a 76 Buick Electra 225. He kept that deuce and a quarter for 15years. Don’t think he ever got over that car.
Aftermarket a/c compressor, so is it a replacement from oem or vintage a/c added. 440 + efi can’t go wrong if it’s been well sorted out. Now correct me if i’m wrong but i aint seeing a power brake booster. The first thing i’d do is go power assist and go for front disks if its still running drums
A fifth trim level was available in ’69 for the final time, VIP, as 2 and 4 door hardtops.
Top and upholstery are poorly done; interior used incorrect materials. Dash has been hacked up. Needs a ton of work to be sorted. The underhood wiring’s freaking me out a little.
I owned a Grand Frury convertible. 440 with a 4 barrel carb. Posi-traction. Every Woodward Dream Cruise held here in Detroit, I wish I still had it. Mine had headlights that flipped open and closed.