Vehicle Description
This 1961 Plymouth Fury Sedan is already the kind of early 1960s
vehicle that gets attention for its beautifully intricate style. So
it's sure to attract a crowd even before you tell them how much of
a survivor this is. It's believed that every major component you
see it is straight from the factory, including the paint, interior,
and the 318 V8.
It's amazing that a car can go well over half a century and still
look this stunning. But this Fury deserves it, because it's such an
intricate design. The grille is bisected by curved sheetmetal and
trim that curves around the side. In fact, the trim line continues
like an almost unbroken piece down the profile until it reaches the
trunk. And back here, this has a more intricate design than most
1960s cars had on the hood! The rear fenders were redesigned for
1961 where the tailfin age was replaced by a true rocket age with
the rear end scalloped just so those missile-like taillights could
be mounted within them. Today that makes a sedan that's distinct,
beautiful, and absolutely worthy of this level of preservation. The
story we're told is it was bought new in Northern Michigan. Ziebart
rustproofing was applied in its early years from the factory to
help prolong the life of this Fury. It spent 35 years with the
first owners as their second car, so it was both well-preserved and
the mileage was low. Their neighbor was an enthusiast who worked
for the local Chevy dealer, and he became the second owner in 1996.
It was such an amazing survivor that he wanted to for showing. And
the few owners since him have all been collectors who have been
attracted to the level of preservation, and they have made sure
this Plymouth stays like a time capsule. So the Bronze Metallic
paint is not only believed to be the same application that the
Detroit factory gave this sedan, but also it has an amazing shine
to really impress anyone who sees it. Plus, there's just the right
amount of textures to really show its age correctly. All the
brightwork is complete and stunning from the wraparound chrome
bumpers, to the classic Fury script badging. Yes, even the low
odometer is believed to reflect the car's full actual mileage. In
fact, the only piece that you may find that's not original are the
tires, but you need fresh/bright whitewalls to go with the white
roof.
More of that distinct and original style is seen inside. The 1960s
were all about harmonizing color, and so the exterior bronze
returns on the doors, dash, and seat vinyl. The white even is there
for accenting again. Of course, what people will really marvel at
is the intricate cloth inserts of those seats. It's all believed to
be original, and the level of quality is truly a time capsule.
Plymouth wanted you to know that the driver is king, and so this
has a special bench with extra high-back comfort just for you. It's
a unique piece of design that you'll love showing off. Another part
that's absolutely worth showcasing is the space-age dashboard. It
looks like the designers built you a rocket ship to fly over the
boulevards. And this one is complete, from the working AM radio to
the push-button transmission.
The engine bay has a highly authentic look just like the rest of
the car. This 318 cubic-inch A-series poly V8 is believed to be
original to the car, and its presentation really shows it. But
there's also a little secret here. The consignor states the engine
was pulled out in 2016 so it could be resealed and given fresh
paint. The heads were also pulled and reworked to accommodate
unleaded fuel. That way this show-ready Plymouth can really be
driven to the car shows. In fact, it was even driven in 2018 from
the Atlanta area to a Nashville event, and the sedan performed like
a great highway-ready classic. Its drivability is also because it
has the features you want, like power steering and a Torqueflite
A727 three-speed automatic transmission.
The sale comes with terrific documentation, including the original
dealer invoice, original warranty card, owner's manual, and service
manuals. This is the beautiful classic that also has an amazing
story to tell. If you're looking for a piece of history that
deserves to be showcased, you may never find one better than this
Fury. Call today!!!