Never has the name “Fury” been more appropriate than on this 1962 Plymouth Fury in Chatsworth, California. Coming to market here on eBay, the the burgundy Plymouth’s listing describes a hot factory package, one of about 50 units fitted with the Super Stock 413 V8 and dual inline four-barrels. Furthermore the seller claims it won the AACA Zenith Award in 2017, recognizing an outstanding authentic restoration. Indeed you’d be hard-pressed to find anything deviating from stock, except it never looked this good in ’62. I’m no expert, but the classified price of $39,500 seems like a bargain when rusty shells of Mopar muscle cars a few years newer regularly bring $15,000 or more. Thanks to reader Larry D. for spotting this Mopar masterpiece.
The only objection I’d voice before eating off anything in this engine compartment would be that my silverware might scratch the immaculate finishes. Trained observers may wonder if the inline dual-quad setup is original as Chrysler typically favored offset twin four-barrel setups. Indeed the listing describes some history of the inline twin quad induction for ’62. Though not a “Max Wedge” motor, this Super Stock 413 came from the same design team. A MoparChat thread says the option made a stout 380 HP (gross).
With only 50 units reportedly built, you know these high-powered mid-sized Furies accumulated their odometer clicks one quarter-mile at a time, and this one shows a measly 27,996 today. The white painted top often served as “poor man’s air conditioning.” Younger drivers may not remember a time before nearly every car came with air conditioning and power windows and locks, but when I moved to Virginia in 1997 you’d still see older cars with a factory or owner-painted white top.
The faithfully restored interior shows a hint of leftover ’50s styling in the dashboard, including transmission push-buttons left of the steering wheel. You have to love the bench-seat in a brutal quarter-mile missile.
Like the contemporary Valiant, this Plymouth’s deeply sculptured styling can polarize onlookers. The car may have come with these dog dish hub caps, but they were probably popped off and tossed in a box before the sun set on this Fury’s first day in the wild. It wouldn’t surprise me if this two-door spent most of its life with lettering on the sides as well. It looks like this car sold at Mecum about a year ago for $33,000. Is this award-winning restoration a good deal at $39,500?
Ha, the eating-off-the-engine line, that’s gold. No lie, I’m with you on this car being a steal at this price, given crazy prices for everything else these days. If that really is the original paint that’s even more amazing. What a beauty!
Hard to lose a race in this one. Incredible condition 👏 beautiful car
Race? Do you really think this one will ever race again?
This one has 3 more miles on it than the one sold ay Mecum. It even has the same UGLY floor mats. The tires are even the same. The roof is NOT White but a lighter shade. So here’s your chance to get a MECUM car without all the BS
“My Stingray is light the slicks are startin’ to spin”.. .
I think it’s fair to say that any award-winning restoration of any dual 4-bbl car is worth $40K.
The price cannot be correct in this market.
I mean, you can barely get a 2015 Camry for this in this crazy market. Either the price is one of those teaser things or this vehicle really isn’t as it’s being described.
Ward Cleaver’s car,after Wally got a hold of it.
No, I would say it was after Eddie Haskell got a hold of it.
“Hello Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver, is Wallace home?” . . . .
I always thought these cars were hideous looking . But in today’s cookie cutter car world , ” it’s kind of a thing of beauty .
Seen photos of this `62 before, and still can’t believe the price. Unbelievable. A gorgeous restoration, with a very unique pedigree in being one of only 50 built.
It’s the little old lady from Pasadena
The little old lady from Pasadena
(Go Granny, Go Granny, Go Granny, Go)
Has a pretty little flower bed of white Gardenias
(Go Granny, Go Granny, Go Granny, Go)
But parked in a rickety old garage
Is a brand new shiny red Super-Stock Dodge
How can you prove this is a 413 car? Just wondering.
Kinda like a 348/409 Chevy – there would be some tell tale signs – like the fuel line but that would be on an unrestored car. Mopar carried the so called fender tag way back to the mid 50’s and often included options on it like the engine code. Not sure about this Mopar as it doesn’t show a fender tag and does mention the punch card from Chrysler historical but says something about N/A for engine.
That two four set up for a big block mopar went back to 1959 so it was in the parts bin before the Max Wedge 413/426 cross ram.
Yes, you can. The block casting numbers confirm a 1962 Plymouth 413 cu in.
I don’t think this car won the Zenith award.
Since AACA keeps meticulous records of their awards, and it would only take a letter to them to find out, I suspect it is a real AACA winner.
Hey Doug:
It’s my car now. I did a lot of research before buying it. It was awarded the “Zenith” in 2010 NOT 2017. There is a YouTube video on it showing the car on the “Parade Grounds” at the time of the award.
Here I go telling how old I am. I remember going to the dragstrip in the 60s and when the Plymouth and Dodge showed up with their automatics the GM and Ford guys would laugh until they got to the line and got their butt beat by one of these.
You will never be parked next to another one, these cars are hen’s teeth. Seems like a great price, won’t last long.
These were a bit slow out of hole when they had the automatic and slicks on. There were no high stall converters till Dick Landy got them going. A lot of these nice mopars suffered the dreaded neutral drop at the line, the practice was very short lived. Anyone remember seeing the sign at the tree “NO Neutral Drops”?(before my time).
This is a really nice one……..
I think the ’62 Plymouth was a beautiful car (I know, I’m in the minority).
I love it for that and for the fact that it reminds me of my favorite movie “It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World.”
“It’s under the W!, the great big W!”
“The great big W I tell ya!”, then Jimmy Durante kicks the bucket!
My favorite movie of all time.
The neatest thing about these cars was the suspension in stock form they would out handle a GM or Ford. I know I had a couple of them.
I have followed this car for a few years. I have a 62 Fury with a 318 in similiar colors and same interior so while I really like it, I kinda have one (although not with that engine!). Intersting that in 2007 it sold at Barrett Jackson for $22K, then I recall it being offered for sale on different websites for about this price. It then went to Mecum Dallas in 2017 and gets a high bid of $52K, but no sale. A month later its at Barret Jackson and sells for $21K (a bargain even then!!). So I think it’s worth the ask and higher but why has it never really fetched better? People say it’s the color combination. But I think it is neat. Two-toning was quite rare (they offered it in 1962) but most opted for single color. This car is cordovan with luminous brown top. My car is luminous brown with a white top, which i really like. But I am still puzzled by this ones pricing activity.
I think you are on to something with the color/combo. If it was black, red or white (not counting the interior) I think it would be sold. I like the color. and would not change a thing.
I owned a 62 fury convertible with a 318 and a 63 with the 383 4V, I can’t tell how many Chevys and Fords I beat. with the 63.
The 383 golden commando. Real peach of a motor Frank
this and the ThunderBolt R interesting to me. Right B4 the muscle era the ’63 Riviera brought the style these lacked. But 400+ cubes displacement… krazy
Bick Banter is correct. This is not possibly one of 50 at this low price. Rotted out 69 Chargers bring more than this. Which is stupid but people have far more money than brains today.
George–it actually is one of the approximate 50! I did significant research on it before buying it. It’s now mine!
Not buying it! The original MOPAR Super Stock cars were sold without full interiors only using the bucket seats out of the A100 van and no back seat, carpeting, radio or heater among other notable differences from standard production line cars. Oh yeah, the 2017 AACA Zenith Award went to a 1928 Auburn 8-88 Speedster.
It is being sold by a dealer so I would think that they have documentation to back up their claims.
I’m with Steve- both the ’62 Dodge and ’62 Plymouth were consider ugly when introduced, but got better looking as time passed. This is a gorgeous car. The only thing better would be to have a twin ’62 Dodge to park next to it.
Two is twice as nice but how ’bout a Fuel Injected Stingray sittin’ side by side .
I just bought it. Can I help with any questions or comments?
Congratulations, Nevadarick! Let us know how it works out for you. Enjoy it and happy motoring to you!
Hey Todd:
Many thanks. I am not a frequent poster but do religiously follow the daily postings. That’s how I found out about the car. It is an actual survivor and seemingly pretty darn rare.
I did post once before when my 1970 Nova Yenko Deuce was the subject of some discussion.
BTW: There is a very informative article on this actual car at: jr56.com
Really helped me when deciding to purchase the car.
Nevadarick, Sorry, but this is not a real Max Wedge / Super Stock car. Last year I gave this car serious consideration, but its recent changes raised some red flags. Engine Block paint job, Switched Manifolds… all to make it look like a real 1962 Super Stock engine. Someone is trying some funny business. I had the previous owner, send me the casting number of the heads, not real Max Wedge Heads (this means the block is not a real max wedge block) Sorry for the bad news, bud. Either way its a beautiful car though.
I have no other way to put it other than to say you’re just wrong!
Not only did I personally inspect the vehicle, I had one of the foremost Mopar experts in the western United States also personally inspect it. He owns more than 50 Mopar’s, has been collecting for more than 50 years, has numerous honest, original cars and I trust him.
I will stand by my findings.