Vehicle Description
1962 Plymouth Fury Convertible
Imagine a hot summer night, crickets chirping, cicadas rubbing
their wings in search of some action, and the sounds of the
Phillies coming over the radio. Intimate descriptions emanating
from the melodious voice box of Frank Sims as he belted out every
pitch by Cookie Rojas. Then there were the ever-present ads between
innings which I can remember the tag lines to this day..."Mabel!
Black Label" .."Scheafer is the one beer to have when you're having
more than 1" ..and the "Take the wheel of your automobile and head
on down to Ideal.... My father would have that radio glued to his
ear under the stars on our back porch while we would sit there and
discuss...well everything, those were the days.
For consignment a great memory from the early 1960's in the form of
a 1962 Plymouth Fury Convertible. It has the makings of a great
car, and indeed is actually one. Bathed in Satin Black, some
dimpling on the chrome trimmings, push button transmission a-la the
Jetsons, and a snazzy two tone interior. This car represents an
early entry into the muscle car era, and the styling for 1962 is
like none other to come before or after. A sweet spot of you will,
right here at Classic Auto Mall, awaiting someone to snap it up,
and head on down to "Ideal" (Grocery getter?!)
Exterior
The beneficiary of a complete rebuild, we note a no rust body with
good gaps, and straight steel. This has been formed onto the
distinctively Plymouth look with a concave curved grille, single
round headlights on each corner and just to their inside on the
curved grille a smaller round running light/high beam light. A long
hood and flanked by straight front quarters with a wide trim spear
flashing rearward to mid door like the tail of a comet (but it's a
Fury!). This spear picks up on the rear quarter and runs to the
back roll panel forming a horizontal fin which creates an overhang
for the trio of round push button like taillights and backup lights
with round chrome bezels. The door sills also have a highlighting
trim which also runs to the nearly the back but present on the top
of the quarters adding a bit of highlight to the sides of the trunk
lid. Bumpers are looking fab, and on the back dual curved downward
tailpipes push exhaust gases into the environment. 15-inch Magnum
500 wheels are on all 4 corners. Lest I forget the white canvas
power convertible top with just a smidge of a tear, and a slightly
fogged rear plastic window.
Interior
If we drop the top, we are greeted by a beautifully restored
interior bathed in two tone red vinyl bolsters with tuck and roll
inserts in white. This is all bordered by white piping and shows as
dual front buckets with a center fold down armrest, and a long and
luxurious spacious rear bench. Door panels use the white tuck and
roll only in horizontal form with more red smooth surrounds and a
red armrest. Pulls and cranks are excellent and just a hint of
white piping has been worked into the design. For the power top a
new pump, cylinders, and hoses are now installed, and all are
working flawlessly. For the dash, which is its original design, but
looking great in its newly chromed coverings, all original
instruments, and the push button transmission. A smooth red dash
front works its way over to the passenger area and sits next to
this newly chromed panel which is in front of the driver. Below a
metal aluminum strip houses the wiper and headlight knobs,
ignition, ashtray and this is an original radio delete car. Deep
rich red carpet is reserved for the floors, and inside the
convertible is a black lining.
Drivetrain
Now showing under the hood within the nicely restored engine bay is
a ca.1969 Roadrunner 440ci V8 engine, topped by a new Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor, shiny valve covers, and air cleaner housing,
yellow high voltage spark wires, a Mallory dual point distributor,
and all this power produced goes back to a 727 Pushbutton automatic
transmission. On the rear is an 8.75-inch 489 housing with 3.55
gears and is a posi-traction setup.
Undercarriage
A completely rebuilt front end underneath has torsion bar
suspension, and drum brakes with power steering. On the rear is a
leaf spring suspension and more drum brakes. A new fuel tank hangs
in the middle of all black components with just slight surface
rust. Floorpans and toe kicks are solid as are even the wheel
wells, which are clean. It appears some welded repairs have been
performed upfront just behind the wheel well areas, but all is
buttoned up and structurally solid.
Drive-Ability
After a warmup, it was push the button and go! Great acceleration,
smooth quiet idle, and a great cruiser, particularly with the top
down. All functions were working and noted the heater and fan
controls are also push button...Ultra-modern.
A nice example, work done, all working, and a convertible.
Beautiful interior in two tone early 60's colors with that piping,
and a clean corrosion free engine bay with a 1969 Roadrunner power
mill. Satin Black with shiny chrome trimmings, side spears and
horizontal fins...now there's something one does not see every
day.
VIN DECODE
3321167444
3-Plymouth V8
3-Fury
2-1962
1-Detroit, MI Assy Plant
167444-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.