In the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury III was Plymouth’s version of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. And as was typical of Chrysler in those days, Plymouth usually came in third place in the sales race. The Fury III convertible was sort of scarce at 4,483 units in 1968, so finding two of them together that also run doesn’t happen every day. Located in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, this duo is available here on craigslist for $7,450 each or $14,000 if you want them both. How does Barn Finder T.J. keep coming up with tips like this?
When Plymouth upsized its full-size automobiles in 1965, the Fury had three series: Fury I (akin to the Chevy Biscayne), Fury II (like the Bel Air), and Fury III. The same platform received a facelift in 1967, so the ‘68s were minimally changed and gained small, round side marker lights to help you tell them apart. Chrysler’s 318 cubic-inch V8 was often found under the hood, and both of the seller’s ragtops are so-equipped.
We’re told that both of these cars are driver-quality but will need maintenance as they haven’t been out much lately. Though the seller is in Tennessee, these cars have made jaunts over to North Carolina and Kentucky. The seller has put all-new tires on both of the vehicles. You’re not likely to find corrosion in either car, as all the sheet metal is said to be solid. The canvas tops on both machines are newer.
Cosmetically, we assume the blue convertible is the better of the pair, as the paint was applied last week. It will need finishing by wet standing and buffing the paint (amateur job). The red car has been wearing grey primer since 2019, and with a bit of effort, it could be ready for a respray. If you opt to take both Mopars home, you’ll save $900.
Russ I think there were 4 fury’s fury I, I, III and sport fury my brother and I had a 65 sport fury and my dad had a 68
Weren’t these on this site a while back also?
In this era there were actually five Fury models, RMac. You’re correct about there being a Sport Fury, but the top of the Fury line was the VIP, Plymouth’s equivalent to the Caprice and LTD.
The reason that the VIP didn’t sell well, in my opinion, and as a consequence is so rare today that it’s forgotten, is that the majority of Chevrolet and Ford dealerships were single line dealers, not dualed with one of their manufacturers’ mid-range makes (Pontiac, Oldsmobile, or Buick at GM, Mercury at Ford), but Plymouth dealers were almost all dualed with one or more of Chrysler’s upscale brands, usually Chrysler. The Caprice and LTD gave those dealers a product to offer those customers that wanted something a little bit nicer than an Impala or Galaxie, but didn’t want to go down the street to the local Pontiac, Olds, Buick, or Mercury dealer. The VIP gave Plymouth dealers an equally upscale Fury to offer their customers, but it sat on the showroom floor next to a Chrysler Newport at essentially the same price.
Man, that blue interior looks sweet and nice that car has paint but the red/primer car has AC and front disc brakes…decisions, decisions….