The Fury was born in 1956 as an upscale version of the Plymouth Belvedere and would be something of an exclusive sort of car for its first three years. Like the Chevy Impala, the Fury would become a series of its own in 1959, being the principal Plymouth model for years to come. With only 4,485 copies built in 1956, this Fury should be a rare find today. We’re not sure if this is a running car or a collection of parts and pieces as most of the photos suggest the latter. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, what we see is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $15,000.
When you bought a Fury in 1956, it only came as a 2-door hardtop finished in Sandstone White paint with anodized aluminum trim finished in gold. The interiors were also upgraded and a Canadian-built 303 cubic inch V8 was slotted under the hood, with single or dual 4-barrel carburetors (for just one year; in 1957, they reverted to Chrysler’s 318). Between 1956 and 1958, only 12,000 or so Furys were assembled.
We’re told this Plymouth originated in California before migrating to the Pacific Northwest. Only two photos of the Fury are used and one of those looks to be from yesteryear, not reflective of what the car might look like today. Several pics are provided of parts, many of which may apply to other Mopars of the same vintage.
What little we know of the car itself is that it has an automatic transmission and a single 4-barrel carb (no pic). It’s been in long-term storage, but its physical condition will have to be verified in person rather than through this listing. We’re told it needs a tune-up and safety check before getting out on the road. Whether this vehicle is as nice as the $39,000 example from Bring a Trailer the seller references can’t be decided here. Another tip brought to us by T.J.
I have always felt the 56 was the best looking of the Fury’s. If this is a running example and is as solid as it appears I would think this is a fair price. As noted, it needs an in person inspection. A little far for me though.
A “Gold” Fury? It wasn’t called that, just a Fury, but is a very collectible car. I read, while a base “gold” and white Fury, the only colors, base cost was about $2850, but most that bought these, ordered them to the hilt, at way over $3grand, when a mere Belvedere was about $2100. The interior, not shown because it’s probably trashed, was one of the nicest dashes, and power, well, let’s just say, when a ’56 Fury came up in the mirror, best let them by. I read, while no fire breather, the 2 speed automatic did 0-60 in 9.5 seconds and the 1/4 mile in just over 17.5 @ about 78 mph. The stick and 2×4 barrels did better, but still, when most cars, including the cops still had flatheads, this was a powerful car. I hope someone steps up, significant cars in our past should be, as historically, these cars cemented the Chrysler performance that is still here today.
Howard… that’s what we called ’em… ”gold furys”… especially when the 57’s came out… seems like there were more 57’s….
This Fury looks like its in solid condition. Although not a Fury like this one, I thought of the ’57 Plymouth Belvedere that was buried in a time capsule brand new in ’57 in Tulsa City. I remember they had a jug of gasoline in the trunk ( you can only image how bad that was 50 years later) and other things from that time period in the car. If you haven’t heard about it, its an interesting read. Sadly, the underground vault flooded, and you can guess the rest.
The car, “Miss Belvedere”, has been “restored” and is on display:
https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/miss-belvedere-found-her-forever-home-and-is-on-display
That is a great article @Moparman, I actually used to work near there, drive by that place but never saw Miss Belvedere. For what it’s worth even though it won’t ever be road worthy again, they did a great job trying to bring it back.
1955-56 Mopars were exceptionally cars and with the Plymouth Fury it put Plymouth out of the grandpa driver category. The 56 Fury was probably the most desireable Plymouth ever and still stands out today. And to show my lack of bias, yup, this is coming from a blue oval guy.
If there was ever a time I wish I had a bigger garage, this is it. My Mom and Dad were married in a 56 Plymouth Fury and loved that car. They were young and beautiful and happy. My Dad was a Plymouth salesman and just graduated from engineering college. I was born 2 years later. Their lives together were just beginning with amazing promise and they fulfilled the American Dream.
My Dad though the 56 Fury was the best car ever made. His had a Red Head dual quad V8! It was overbuilt, reliable, powerful and fast. My Mom told the tale of driving across the desert and looking at the speedo and seeing 120mph… SLOW DOWN, she cried, but my Dad wasn’t having any part of that until she reminded him that she was pregnant with my sister! They relayed the tale many times in our youth.
It was traded in on a later Fury that my Dad hated. The brakes failed on the way home from the dealership as a line had not been tightened!
He always said he wished her had never sold that car, and for many years I looked for one to purchase for him, but there were just none for sale or at prices that were far out of my budget.
This one is far under priced and just an hour away, but they both passed away just a few years ago so this car has came along just a bit too late. But seeing this car really pulled a heart string.
I will probably go see it just to reminisce. But you never know…
For a $15k ask more pictures of the car would be good.
Gotta love it seller says that a car like this recently sold on BAT for $39k so they not wanting to pay those fees post it on Facebook. Do they realize BAT is a auction site they can post it here or tho and probably get more.
BaT charges the seller a flat $100 to list a car for auction. Given the market reach of the platform, it’s the best$100 a seller can spend.
My guess is the seller is too tech neophyte or lazy or BaT just doesn’t want the car on its auction.
BaT will deny your vehicle if they think that the reserve is to high.
My friend Arnie used to be a nice guy, but recently he’s become obsessed with his red, 1958 Fury. When he bought it, it was junk. But now, it looks like it just rolled off the factory floor!
Hey Dennis, Just look at it this way, now you don’t have to drive out of your way to pick him up for school in your sweet Charger.
I own one….saw the one on BAT in person and it lacked what I would call easy pieces to obtain to make it a $35,000 car.
This one I’m just not sure without more pictures. He says he’s selling parts and looks like he does havs some in the pictures.
Like was said – more pictures of the actual car will help sell it.