Vehicle Description
426 Wedge V8 with automatic transmission. Beautiful older
restoration still in fantastic condition. Attractive and unusual
color combination. Power steering and brakes. Clean, solid southern
car. An unusual piece of Mopar Muscle!In the early '60s, there were
plenty of muscle cars, even before the term was coined. Big
engines, medium-sized bodies, plenty of performance and minimal
frills, that was the winning formula. But if you were a grownup who
was past his tire-smoking days and just wanted something cool with
the horsepower to back it up, well, there were cars like this
awesome 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury hardtop. Popularly called a
'gentleman's express' or 'banker's hot rod,' cars like this
delivered plenty of go power without the rough edges. The
proverbial iron fist in a silk glove. So if you're of a certain age
and have outgrown your need for stripes and spoilers and hood
scoops, take a closer look here, because this is how you did it in
the '60s when you wanted to show everyone you had arrived without
looking like your father. The subtle Sandalwood Iridescent paint
certainly helps, giving this handsome Sport Fury a low-key look
that we like a lot, and in the sunlight it simply glows. That's the
car's original color and it really works given the car's split
personality. As a lifetime southern car, it's laser-straight with
all its original body panels (there's no repro stuff for these
cars, anyway) and it fits together surprisingly well for a Mopar.
Doors swing closed and latch with a precise sound and gaps are good
all around. Chrysler's cantilevered roofline looks awesome even
today, and the bright trim running along the flanks was unique to
the Sport Fury. It's all in very good condition, with some restored
parts joining excellent originals to give it an all-of-a-piece look
that's insanely appealing. The car is every bit as nice as it
appears in photos.The beautiful Copper interior is the perfect
match to the subtle iridescent paint, and we're sure you'll get
lots of compliments at car shows. The Sport Fury came standard with
buckets and a console, so it was a bit more muscle car feeling than
its siblings. The carpets are new, the seats have been
reupholstered, and we believe the door panels have been restored,
although we can't imagine how much it must have cost. We believe
that's the original headliner, which will give you a good
indication of how well preserved this car really is, and aside from
the aftermarket steering wheel and AM/FM/cassette radio, it remains
completely stock. Big, round gauges monitor most of the engine's
vitals and they all work except the clock. Pushbutton controls for
the heater are always cool, and with the shifter on the center
console, everything is easy to reach. This is a big, full-sized
car, make no mistake, but that means a reasonably comfortable back
seat that's perfect for two passengers and it's all in outstanding
condition. There's also a massive trunk that includes a correct
plaid mat, full-sized spare, and a complete jack assembly.The Sport
Fury could be ordered with a myriad of Mopar's most potent engines,
with this car now packing a legend: the 426 cubic inch 'Wedge' V8.
A bigger version of the 413 used in the big luxury cars, it
delivered the kind of effortless punch that a car like the Sport
Fury needed to earn respect on the street. Those of you checking
the fender tag will note that this car originally came with a 383,
but the Wedge transplant was so well done that it looks factory.
There's corporate turquoise engine enamel on the block and correct
chrome valve covers with prominent '426 Super Stock' decals, so
there's a definite link to 1964. Modifications include a big
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor on top, a set of block-hugging
headers that fit rather neatly, and an upgraded ignition system
that fires it up reliably. This is far from a fussy engine despite
its performance potential, and it starts easily, idles nicely, and
goes about its business without any muscle car antics. But lean on
it and the 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic drops down a gear and all
that torque comes online ready to launch the car like a slingshot.
It's pretty impressive. The supporting hardware is there, too,
including a big radiator with an electric pusher fan, dual exhaust
with Flowmaster-style mufflers, and a recently serviced brake
system. Out back, the 8.75-inch rear end has 3.54 gears inside, so
it's got enough gear to get this big car off the line but it's
still relaxed on the highway. You'll note that the floors, rockers,
and trunk extensions are original and in fantastic shape, and as a
unit-body car, the understructure is particularly important. No
worries here. It also has an awesome stance that's got a bit of an
attitude, a look enhanced by Magnum 500 wheels and big 225/70/15
front and 275/60/15 rear radials. We know this isn't a car for
everyone, but if you're a guy looking for something a little
different that still has that big horsepower punch to put a grin on
your face, this is a great choice. We're smitten with this super
clean Sport Fury and we guarantee that the luxury ride doesn't mean
it's not fun to drive. Open the hood at shows and it'll attract a
crowd with that big Wedge living inside, and it's likely to be the
only one. This all adds up to a grown-up's hot rod that delivers on
all fronts. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
